The Organ That Serves as a Reservoir for Red Blood

question 24

Multiple Choice

The organ that serves as a reservoir for red blood cells and platelets is the:

• A)tonsils.
• B)liver.
• C)pancreas.
• D)heart.
• E)spleen.

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