The spleen stores how many milliliters of blood that can be released in emergencies?
a. 500 mL (1 pint)
b. 1500 mL (3 pints)
c. 100 mL (1/5 pint)
d. 2000 mL (4 pints)
A
The spleen stores 1 pint of blood, which can be released during emergencies.
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