MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The spleen filters the blood.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your spleen’s main function is to act as a filter for your blood. It recognizes and removes old, malformed, or damaged red blood cells. When blood flows into your spleen, your spleen performs “quality control"; your red blood cells must pass through a maze of narrow passages.

Detailed explanation-2: -The spleen acts as a filter. It weeds out old and damaged cells and helps control the amount of blood and blood cells that circulate in the body. The spleen also helps get rid of germs. It contains white blood cells called lymphocytes and macrophages.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The spleen is located in the abdominal cavity, it serves as a reservoir of red blood cells, and a central artery goes through the white pulp. The only false statement about the spleen is c. The red pulp is also called splenic nodules.

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