ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Which lymphatic tissue destroys and removes old red blood cells?
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thymus
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spleen
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tonsils
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lymph nodes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The spleen is located in the upper left part of the belly under the ribcage. It helps protect the body by clearing worn-out red blood cells and other foreign bodies (such as germs) from the bloodstream. The spleen is part of the lymphatic system, which is an extensive drainage network.
Detailed explanation-2: -The spleen is quite a large organ. In CLL, it sometimes becomes bigger and can cause problems. The spleen’s normal job is to filter the blood and to destroy and break down worn out red blood cells.
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