The spleen

A. filters damaged red blood cells from the blood.
B. changes undifferentiated lymphocytes into competent lymphocytes.
C. produces several different hormones with unknown function.
D. is necessary for life. It can't be removed without causing death.
E. has additional digestive functions.


Answer: A

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