Q. Which is the largest organ of the immune system?

A
Spleen
B
Lymph node
C
Liver
D
Pancreas
Solution:
  • Spleen is the largest organ of the immune system.
  • About 4 inch of size, purple in colour, about 200 gms weight.
  • Located above the abdomen on the left side of the stomach.
  • It contains 2 types of tissues. Red pulp tissues filter and remove old and damaged RBCs present in blood. The resuable components in it, like iron are protected.
  • White pulp cells store T cells and B cells which are the main components of the immune system.
  • Spleen is considered as the armoury or military camp of the body.
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