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Wittaler [7]
3 years ago
8

The __________________ pulp of the spleen contains lymphocytes and serves to fight pathogens, whereas the __________________ pul

p of the spleen contains sinusoids and filters blood.
Biology
1 answer:
STatiana [176]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

The given blanks can be filled with white pulp and red pulp.

Explanation:

In the lymphatic system, the spleen is considered as the largest organ. It is situated in the upper left part of the abdominal cavity, the main function of the spleen is to filter blood containing the destructed cells, pathogens like viruses and bacteria, and cellular debris.  

The spleen generates and develops the mature immune cells, which possess the tendency of finding and eliminating the pathogens. The white pulp of the spleen comprises the immune cells, that is, the B and T lymphocytes, which help in fighting against the pathogens.  

On the other hand, the red pulp of the spleen comprises connective tissue called the cords of Billroth, and various splenic sinusoids, which are filled with blood, providing it a red appearance. Its main function is to filter the blood containing microbes, pathogens, and worn-out or the defective RBCs.  

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