APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This statement best describes the spleen:
A
venous supply
B
arterial supply
C
blood reservoir
D
filters lymph
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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