A Person Without a Spleen

question 13

Multiple Choice

A person without a spleen

• A) cannot survive.
• B) cannot synthesize red blood cells.
• C) cannot synthesize white blood cells.
• D) may need antibiotic therapy.
• E) may need blood transfusions to prevent anemia.

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