If Even a Small Part of the Spleen Is Left

question 4

True/False

If even a small part of the spleen is left in a ten-year-old child, it will most likely regenerate itself.

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Definitions:

Lymphocytes

Granular leukocytes formed in lymphoid tissue. Lymphocytes are generally small. See T Lymphocyte and B Lymphocyte.

Interferon

A protein that blocks viruses from infecting cells.

Chemical Barrier

A defense mechanism in the body that uses chemicals (such as acids or enzymes) to protect against pathogens and foreign substances.

Nonspecific Defense

General immune responses that a body provides against pathogens regardless of their specificity.