Which of the Following is a Lymphoid Function of the Spleen

Question

Which of the following is a lymphoid function of the spleen?
A) production of B and T cells
B) maturation of T cells
C) phagocytosis of damaged or infected cells circulating with the blood
D) addition of many new NK cells to the circulation
E) filtration of lymph

Accepted Answer

The spleen plays a role in phagocytosis of damaged or infected cells circulating with the blood. It does not produce B and T cells or add new NK cells to the circulation. While the spleen does filter blood, it is not considered to be filtration of lymph.