Which of the following organs acts as the reservoir of blood?

Liver

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Spleen

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Gall bladder

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Bone marrow

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Solution

The correct option is B
Spleen

The spleen is a large lymphatic organ and is about the size of a clenched fist. It is reddish brown in colour and situated in the abdomen behind the stomach and above the left kidney. The spleen stores blood and acts as a reservoir— the blood vessels of the spleen can expand significantly.

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