Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding the Spleen

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the spleen?

• A) Clusters of white pulp look like islands in a sea of red pulp.
• B) The splenic artery and vein enter and exit the spleen at the hilum.
• C) Red pulp is where immune functions take place.
• D) The spleen is the largest lymphoid organ.

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Definitions:

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