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Which among the following organs of human body is regarded as the graveyard of the red blood cells?

  1. Spleen

  2. Diaphragm

  3. Oesophagus

  4. Pharynx

  5. Epiglottis
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Explanation

The spleen breaks down both red and white blood cells that are spent. This is why, it is sometimes known as the 'graveyard of red blood cells'. A product of this digestion is the pigment bilirubin which is sent to the liver and secreted in the bile.

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