Largest lymphatic organ in the human body is
Correct Answer: Spleen
Description: Spleen: - Largest lymphatic organ connected to blood vascular system. Acts as filter for blood Plays an impoant role in immune response of body Lies mainly in hypochondrium & paly in epigastrium Normally not palpable Supplied by splenic aery - the largest branch of celiac trunk Splenic vein is formed at hilum of spleen Splenic tissue has no lymphatics Sympathetic fibres are derived from celiac plexus Functions: - Phagocytosis Hemopoiesis Immune responses Storage of RBC.
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