Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a function of the spleen?
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20. The Lymphatic System
Secondary Lymphoid Organs: The Spleen
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Which of the following does not accurately describe the spleen?
A
The spleen filters blood and removes old or damaged red blood cells.
B
The spleen is involved in the production of lymphocytes.
C
The spleen is primarily responsible for the production of insulin.
D
The spleen acts as a reservoir for blood.
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Identify the primary functions of the spleen: filtering blood, removing old or damaged red blood cells, producing lymphocytes, and acting as a blood reservoir.
Understand that the spleen is part of the lymphatic system and plays a role in immune response by producing lymphocytes.
Recognize that the spleen does not have a role in the production of insulin, which is a function of the pancreas.
Compare the given statements about the spleen with its known functions to identify any inaccuracies.
Conclude that the statement 'The spleen is primarily responsible for the production of insulin' is incorrect, as this is not a function of the spleen.
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