What is the function of the Spleen:

a. Blood cell production in fetus (and very anemic adults).
b. White pulp monitors blood for foreign antigens and keeps an army of monocytes for release when needed.
c. Stabilizes blood volume through plasma transfers to lymphatic system.
d. All of the above.


Ans: d. All of the above.

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Neural stem cells can be harvested from autopsies and stored, alive, in banks, whereas

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