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Which of the following organs is called the 'graveyard of RBCs'?

A
Gall Bladder
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Spleen
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Kidney
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Liver
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Solution

The correct option is B Spleen
Spleen is the organ which is responsible for the destruction of old and damaged RBCs. Hence, it is called the graveyard of RBCs.

Liver produces bile and stores it in the gall bladder. Kidney is involved in the excretion of nitrogenous waste from the body.

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