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Blood cells are destroyed in

A
Spleen and pancreas
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Spleen and kidney
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C
Liver and spleen
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Heart and muscles
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Solution

The correct option is B Liver and spleen
Human red blood cells are constructed by bone marrow and have an average lifespan of up to 120 days. The old red cells are removed from the body by the spleen and liver and are then broken down.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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