White and Red Pulp are Functional Components of the ________

Question

White and red pulp are functional components of the ________.
A) thymus
B) lymphatic nodules
C) spleen
D) lymph nodes

Accepted Answer

White pulp and red pulp are functional components of the spleen. White pulp contains lymphocytes and is involved in immune functions, while red pulp is involved in filtration and destruction of old or damaged red blood cells. The thymus and lymph nodes do not contain white and red pulp, and lymphatic nodules are not an organ but rather a type of lymphatic tissue found in various organs.