Spleen Trivia

AccessorySpleen2 How much do you know about your spleen? Here are some weird and wacky facts that might have you thanking your spleen for what it does. 10% of people have an extra, tiny spleen next to their regularly-sized one, and it's considered normal. Splenomegaly is the technical name for an enlarged spleen. Where the spleen hangs out: Under the left side of your ribcage. Spleens are actually more purple than red (and they're definitely not green)! Spleens do not regenerate, but livers can! The spleen also gets rid of old red blood cells. Here's how: when blood cells get old, they get stiff; the spleen has tiny channels called blood capillaries. These are too small for old, stiff blood cells to get through, so they get caught. Then the white blood cells in the spleen break down the old red blood cells. Know any more cool facts about spleens? Comment below!    

Related Posts

Free Shipping on Orders over $70!
Free Shipping on Orders over $70!
Hey gutsy fam, we've got free shipping on plush organs over $70! Sadly this offer cannot be combined with bulk orders...
Read More
Back in Stock!
Back in Stock!
Gutsy plush faves are back! We have been sold out on several best-sellers over here and these fresh gut babies are BA...
Read More
Plushies Now Made with Recycled Stuffing!
Great news: the I Heart Guts plushie organs are now made with recycled plastic bottle filling! Just another reason to...
Read More

1 comment


  • tateadog

    how can i tell if i have the tiny spleen next to my big one? i want a tiny spleen…


Leave a comment

Please note, comments must be approved before they are published

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.