Textbook Question
The germinal centers in lymph nodes are largely sites of:
a. Macrophages
b. Proliferating B lymphocytes
c. T lymphocytes
d. All of these
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20. The Lymphatic System
Secondary Lymphoid Organs: The Spleen
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Which of the following is a primary function of the spleen?
A
Production of red blood cells in adults
B
Filtration of blood to remove old or damaged red blood cells
C
Secretion of insulin to regulate blood sugar levels
D
Storage of bile produced by the liver
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Identify the primary functions of the spleen in the human body.
Understand that the spleen is part of the lymphatic system and plays a role in immune response.
Recognize that one of the spleen's main functions is to filter blood, removing old or damaged red blood cells and recycling iron.
Differentiate between the functions of the spleen and other organs, such as the pancreas (which secretes insulin) and the gallbladder (which stores bile).
Conclude that the primary function of the spleen, among the given options, is the filtration of blood to remove old or damaged red blood cells.
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