If a Patient Has a Splenectomy, He/she Has Lost an Organ

question 261

Multiple Choice

If a patient has a splenectomy, he/she has lost an organ that:

• A)produces lymphocytes.
• B)stores whole blood.
• C)manufactures blood proteins.
• D)releases histamine.

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