a: Spleen ~
b: a big sponge

What: "The spleen is like a big sponge. It is a vascular, blood-filled organ that has the function of filtering the blood. Because that is its specific purpose there is a very large supply of blood to the organ. Also, it is surrounded by a cellophane-like capsule."

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Writer: Dr. Jerry Punch
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Date: Jun 7 2013 4:44 PM


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