Haemal nodes
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Haemal nodes are lymphoid organs found in various mammals and some birds. Haemal nodes were first described by Gibbes in 1884. Haemal nodes are presumed to have the same function as the human spleen
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Spleen
The spleen is an organ found in virtually all vertebrate animals with important roles in regard to red blood cells and the immune system. In humans, it is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. It removes old red blood cells and holds a reserve of blood in case of hemorrhagic shock...
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