spleen pulp

Malpighian corpuscles

The parenchyma of the spleen, consisting of lymphocytes and macrophages. It lies between the splenic trabecula. Red pulp is the part suffused with blood and white pulp consists of areas of lymphatic tissue where there are sleeves of lymphocytes and macrophages.

Type Organ
Body System Lymphatic/Immune
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name Malpighian corpuscles
FMA ID 15845

Sub-structures

red pulp of spleen Vessel white pulp of spleen Vessel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the spleen pulp?
The parenchyma of the spleen, consisting of lymphocytes and macrophages. It lies between the splenic trabecula. Red pulp is the part suffused with blood and white pulp consists of areas of lymphatic tissue where there are sleeves of lymphocytes and macrophages.
What body system is the spleen pulp part of?
The spleen pulp is part of the Lymphatic/Immune.
What is the Latin name for the spleen pulp?
The Latin name for the spleen pulp is Malpighian corpuscles.

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