Functions of the Spleen Include ________

Question

Functions of the spleen include ________.
A) production of thymosins
B) purification of lymph
C) production of thymosins, initiation of immune responses, and purification of lymph
D) phagocytosis of damaged red blood cells, initiation of immune responses, and iron storage

Accepted Answer

The spleen's functions include phagocytosis of damaged red blood cells, initiation of immune responses, and iron storage. Thymosins are produced by the thymus gland, and lymph purification is mainly carried out by the lymph nodes.