Large Quantities of ________ are Contained in the Red Pulp

Question

Large quantities of ________ are contained in the red pulp of the spleen.
A) lymphoid nodules
B) platelets
C) lymphocytes
D) erythrocytes
E) NK cells

Accepted Answer

Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, are primarily contained within the red pulp of the spleen. The spleen acts as a reservoir for red blood cells and can release them into circulation in times of need, such as during hemorrhage. While the spleen does contain lymphoid nodules, lymphocytes, platelets, and NK cells, these are primarily found in other regions of the spleen or in other lymphoid tissues.