Answer:
This approach is now under scrutiny because of our understanding of
human microbiomes.
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The spleen plays an important role in the immune system, therefore when the spleen is no longer present the immune system weakens and can cause the affected to become more susceptible to illness/infection. Furthermore, the affects individual will have a harder time fighting the illness/infection than someone with a full immune system.
The answer for this question is physical fitness