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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

20. The Lymphatic System

Secondary Lymphoid Organs: The Spleen

Anatomy & Physiology

20. The Lymphatic System

Secondary Lymphoid Organs: The Spleen

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Which of the following is not true of the spleen?

The spleen filters blood and removes old or damaged red blood cells.

The spleen is primarily responsible for the production of insulin.

The spleen stores iron from hemoglobin breakdown.

The spleen is involved in the production of lymphocytes.

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Identify the primary functions of the spleen: filtering blood, removing old or damaged red blood cells, storing iron from hemoglobin breakdown, and producing lymphocytes.

Understand that the spleen is part of the lymphatic system and plays a role in immune response by producing lymphocytes.

Recognize that the spleen is not involved in the production of insulin, which is a function of the pancreas.

Compare each statement about the spleen with its known functions to determine which statement is incorrect.

Conclude that the statement 'The spleen is primarily responsible for the production of insulin' is not true, as insulin production is not a function of the spleen.