The Largest Lymphatic Organ That Engulfs Worn-Out Blood Cells and Microorganisms

Question

The largest lymphatic organ that engulfs worn-out blood cells and microorganisms is:
A)the heart
B)a lymph node
C)the spleen
D)the thymus gland

Accepted Answer

The spleen is the largest lymphatic organ that filters and engulfs worn-out blood cells and microorganisms. The heart is not a lymphatic organ, the lymph node filters lymph rather than blood, and the thymus gland is not involved in this process.