A Student Nurse Learns That the Spleen Has Several Functions

question 12

Multiple Choice

A student nurse learns that the spleen has several functions.What functions do they include? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Breaks down hemoglobin
• B) Destroys old or defective red blood cells (RBCs)
• C) Forms vitamin K for clotting
• D) Stores extra iron in ferritin
• E) Stores platelets not circulating

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