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The spleen

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User: Fluid is kept from accumulating in tissue spaces by

User: Pepsinogen is produced by ____________ and is activated by ___________.

User: The accumulation of large amounts of adipose tissue in the __________ can form what is commonly called a “beer belly”.

User: The spleen

Weegy: The spleen (from Greek sp??? - splen[1]) is an organ found in virtually all vertebrate animals with important roles in regard to red blood cells (also referred to as erythrocytes) and the immune system.[2] In humans, [ it is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. It removes old red blood cells and holds a reserve of blood in case of hemorrhagic shock while also recycling iron. ]
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Hepatitis B can be transmitted by means of sexual activity, blood transfusions, and saliva.

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Fluid is kept from accumulating in tissue spaces by the lymphatic system.

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Pepsinogen is produced by chief cells and is activated by hydrochloric acid (HCl) secreted by parietal cells.

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The accumulation of large amounts of adipose tissue in the greater omentum that extends from the inferolateral surface of the stomach can form what is commonly called a "beer belly".

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