Which of the following is correct regarding the spleen? Select one:

a. It changes undifferentiated lymphocytes into competent lymphocytes.
b. It is necessary for life. It can't be removed without causing death.
c. It has additional digestive functions.
d. It produces several different hormones with unknown function.
e. It filters damaged red blood cells from the blood.


Answer: e. It filters damaged red blood cells from the blood.

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