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Fate of RBC

Site of destr...

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Site of destruction of RBCs

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Spleen

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red bone marrow

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Kidney

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D

Liver

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Spleen

D
Liver

Bone marrow is the site of synthesis of RBC. Kidneys are the organs that filter waste products from the blood. Spleen is the site where old red blood cells are destroyed. Platelets and white blood cells are stored in spleen. Liver is involved in breakdown of haemoglobin.

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