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The spleen is a secondary lymphoid organ that performs several functions. In addition to its role as a site for initiating adaptive immune responses, the spleen is important in removing dead or damaged red blood cells from the circulation. Its immune function is important because blood-borne pathogens will not be transported to draining lymph nodes via the lymph fluid.
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