Lymphoid functions of the spleen include

A) phagocytosis of damaged or infected cells circulating with the blood.
B) addition of many new NK cells to the circulation.
C) production of B and T cells.
D) maturation of T cells.
E) All of the answers are correct.


A) phagocytosis of damaged or infected cells circulating with the blood.

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