ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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This statement best describes the spleen:
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venous supply
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arterial supply
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blood reservoir
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filters lymph
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is a) removes worn-out blood cells. The spleen plays various roles in the body. The principal role is filtering blood to maintain a good balance of body fluids, as well as to remove old and worn out red blood cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -The spleen holds around 25–30% of the body’s red blood cells and about 25% of its platelets. The spleen’s immune function involves detecting pathogens, such as bacteria, and producing white blood cells and antibodies in response to threats.
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