Functions of the Spleen Include All of Those Below Except

question 46

Multiple Choice

Functions of the spleen include all of those below except .

• A)removal of old or defective blood cells from the blood
• B)forming crypts that trap bacteria
• C)storage of iron
• D)storage of blood platelets

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