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So like. i think i've decided I'm pretty bad at dealing with people forever. especially girls. I mean seriously, I like girls and all, they're wonderful and sweet and beautiful to look at both inside and out.
but i just dont think im any good at/with/for girls.
hm.
any girls got advice for like.
fixing friendships?
or guys too. that'll work.
~~Seriously. im startin to get annoyed now. but I shouldnt be mad right?~~

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Um well.

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YOU KNOW WHAT I MEANT.

Stop looking girls in the spleen and then maybe we can talk.

If you're looking at their spleens, you could just think of them as boys if that makes things easier for you. I don't think there's much difference between the male and female spleen.

It's a joke. You know what those are, right smart guy?

So, I suppose this means that you don't, in fact, want to discuss spleens.

Not really, no.

Perhaps another time?

Youre weird

Do you think so?

I have heard that a number of times.

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ladyliberty - 2012-10-08 21:46 (UTC) - Expand

Uh
Shinra
i dont think
were actually lookin at spleens. cuz i dont want to look at any spleens male or female.

Are you sure?

I now understand that this conversation wasn't actually about spleens, but they are fascinating so I wouldn't entirely rule them out as a possible topic of conversation.

they belong inside bodies. And I'd rather not see what belongs inside a body. its not really my thing.

You do have a good point. Spleens are at their best when they are inside bodies. However, you'll never really understand them if you refuse to see them.

I think I'm okay with that bro.
Not understanding.
i'll live on in ignorance or w/e.
cuz eww.

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allamericanreject - 2012-10-10 04:23 (UTC) - Expand

Actually, there's considerable difference, though I doubt it would be visible to the naked eye. There are some significant sex-related innate differences in the immune response, often driven by various splenic expressions of certain genes. Certain proteins, cell receptors, and enzymes are effected.

There is? I didn't know that. I suppose my knowledge of the human spleen isn't what it should be at the moment, but I'll read up on it when I next have the opportunity!

Do you know what causes these differences? I imagine it might have to do with hormones, but I can't be sure at this point.

Yes, it's hormonally based. Testosterone and estrogen have different effects on both the spleen and the immune system in general. For example, the development of erythroid colonies in the spleen is strongly influenced by testosterone.

Most of the studies on it have been done primarily in rats, unfortunately. I would like to see some of these principles tested on humans.

That did seem to make the most sense. And now that I'm thinking on it, hormone's probably have subtle affects on just about just about every aspect of the human body. I'll try to look into hormonal influences after I've finished researching erythroid colony development.

And you're right! It would be fascinating to see these studies performed on human subjects, but I imagine they might be having trouble finding volunteers. The studies wouldn't be at all effective if the were performed on cadavers, would they?

Immune function can hardly be studied in a dead body. Well, not yet, anyway. But I have some texts I could lend you, if you're interested, in the systemic effects of various hormones and regulatory cytokines.

I've never personally understood why some people are reluctant to assist with research. Though honestly, you can get lots of subjects if you offer to pay them. Unfortunately, that's considered 'unethical', which sounds like rubbish to me. There's nothing wrong with compensating someone for their time.

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preanimator - 2012-10-13 18:44 (UTC) - Expand

Yep because I totally know where spleens are. =P do you even know where the spleen is? lol

I dunno, it's on the inside somewhere. I just like the word. Spleen.

But seriously though you ever think maybe actin' like girls are some kinda different species or works of art or somethin' is your problem? They're just people.

well its not that i think your different like that. Its more like i.
i thought I hurt your feelings.
And Victoria's feelings.
So i figured it was just me being bad with girls...since i dont have as bad a problem with guys. 'cept Arthur.
Maybe its a Kirkland thing.

I'd rather you not lump me in with them either.

Arent you all related?

Vicky and I aren't. But it's not like we're anything alike, anyway.