Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is false regarding spleen?

  1. It is placed in abdominal cavity.

  2. It is mesodermal in origin.

  3. It is also known as graveyard of RBCs.

  4. It is the largest lymph node.

  5. Its size decreases during malaria fever.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Spleen size increases during malaria fever due to increase in number of lymphocytes and dead RBCs.

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