GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which lymphatic tissue destroys and removes old red blood cells?
A
thymus
B
spleen
C
tonsils
D
lymph nodes
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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The spleen is a small organ inside your left rib cage, just above the stomach. It’s part of the lymphatic system (which is part of the immune system). The spleen stores and filters blood and makes white blood cells that protect you from infection.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your body makes normal red blood cells, but they are later destroyed. This may happen because of: Certain infections, which may be viral or bacterial. Medicines, such as penicillin, antimalarial medicines, sulfa medicines, or acetaminophen. Blood cancers.

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