All of the following are TRUE of the spleen EXCEPT ________
A) it produces red blood cells
B) it stores supplies of blood
C) it removes old red blood cells
D) it contains B and T lymphocytes
A
Explanation: A) Correct! The red bone marrow, not the spleen, produces red blood cells.
B) This is true of the spleen.
C) This is true of the spleen.
D) This is true of the spleen.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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