Blood also has the job of carrying
away waste.
What organ does the blood go
through to get cleaned?
A. the small intestine
B. the spleen
C. the pancreas
The spleen is an organ that filters the blood and removes old or damaged red blood cells. It also helps to fight infections by producing white blood cells and storing them until they are needed. The blood flows through the spleen where it is cleaned and filtered before returning to circulation.