Wisdom teeth, or third molars, may come into the mouth as early as 16 years of age but usually they come in several years later. This question is prompted by hearing stories about wisdom tooth problems. These problems are often due to inadequate space in the back of the mouth for these teeth to grow in.
The spleen plays important roles in regard to red blood cells (also referred to as erythrocytes) and the immune system. It removes old red blood cells and holds a reserve of blood, which can be valuable in case of hemorrhagic shock, and also recycles iron. In humans, up to a cup (236.5 ml) of red blood cells can be held in the spleen and released in cases of hypovolemia. 2  It can store platelets in case of an emergency and also clears old platelets from the circulation.
Your spleen is a small organ located on the left side of your abdomen, under the rib cage. This organ is part of your immune system and helps to fight infections and to filter damaged and old cells out of your bloodstream. If your spleen needs to be removed, you will have a surgery called a splenectomy.Most commonly, the surgery is done to remove a spleen that is damaged from injury, but other reasons for its removal include infection, an enlarged spleen, or the presence of tumors.our doctor will probably give you vaccines against certain viruses because the removal of the spleen weakens your immune system. You may also need to receive a blood transfusion to ensure that you have enough platelets and red blood cells to endure the surgery and its accompanying blood loss.