SECTION IX 



The Spleen as an Endocrine Organ F. c. Mann 



Introduction : General Status of the Problem of Splenic Function The 

 Spleen and the Digestive Function The Spleen and the Pancreas The 

 Spleen and the Liver The Spleen and Metabolism The Spleen and Its 

 Hemopoiesis The Spleen and the Lymph Xodes The Spleen and the 

 Thymus The Spleen and the Blood The Spleen and the Blood-Pro- 

 ducing Organs The Spleen in Its Eelation to Infection, Immunity and 

 Anaphylaxis Chemistry of the Spleen Effect of Extracts of the Spleen 

 The Spleen and Pathologic Conditions Conclusions. 



