The ________ is a large organ in the abdominal cavity that specializes in filtering the blood and trapping bloodborne microorganisms and antigens.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


spleen

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A) prostate B) cervical C) ovarian D) breast

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What is not true concerning the Plague?

What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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