Multiple choice

Which of the following is known as the graveyard of RBC's?

  1. Liver

  2. Spleen

  3. Brain

  4. Heart

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The spleen is an organ found in virtually all vertebrates. Similar in structure to a large lymph node, it acts primarily as a blood filter. The spleen plays important roles in regard to red blood cells (also referred to as erythrocytes) and the immune system. It removes old red blood cells and holds a reserve of blood, which can be valuable in case of hemorrhagic shock, and also recycles iron.