Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Spleen

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a function of the spleen?

• A)The spleen contains a large population of macrophages.
• B)The spleen produces new erythrocytes.
• C)The spleen is not a vital organ; a person can live without a spleen.
• D)The spleen consists of slow-moving blood sinuses.

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