The Spleen Is Responsible for Which of the Following Functions

question 5

Multiple Choice

The spleen is responsible for which of the following functions?

• A) Interception of foreign bodies in the respiratory tract
• B) Acting as a storage site for blood
• C) Screening out the lymph flow
• D) Rapidly producing lymphocytes

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Definitions:

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Biological Clock

An innate mechanism that controls the physiological activities of an organism, such as sleep cycles, puberty, and aging.

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain located below the thalamus, responsible for regulating many bodily functions including hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotions.

SAD

Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that occurs at a certain time of the year, usually in winter.