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The spleen can be called a "blood bank" because it filters and stores blood cells for emergency situations such as hemorrhagic shock. It is often referred to as the "graveyard of blood" as it purifies the blood by removing microbes and worn-out red blood cells. The spleen is located in the upper left abdomen, beneath the ribcage and above the stomach, just below the diaphragm.
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