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Which of the following is an abdominal organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells?


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Liver

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Stomach

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Spleen

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Kidney

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Solution

The correct option is C

Spleen


The spleen, which is located at the left side of the stomach in the abdominal cavity. It is the largest lymphatic organ. It is an abdominal organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells in most vertebrates and forming part of the immune system. Destruction of germs and inactive red blood cells is the main function of the spleen. As it stores blood in small quantities, it is also known as the blood bank of the body.


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