In adults, red blood cells are made in one place, spend most of their lifespan in another, and most are finally destroyed in yet another place. Which choice lists these locations in the correct chronological order?
A. Spleen; blood vessels; bone marrow
B. Bone marrow; spleen; blood vessels
C. Bone marrow; blood vessels; spleen
D. Spleen; blood vessels; spleen
E. Blood vessels; spleen; bone marrow
Answer: C
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