Which of the following organs can be called as a sort of "blood bank''?
A
Lungs
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B
Heart
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C
Liver
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D
Spleen
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Solution
The correct option is D Spleen The spleen is a secondary lymphoid organ. It lies left of the stomach below the diaphragm and stores the blood, ruptures the old blood cells, filters foreign substances from the blood. it plays an important role in the production of lymphocytes.