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Which one of the following human organs is often called the "graveyard" of RBCs'?

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Kidney
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Spleen
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Liver
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Gall bladder
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Solution

The correct option is B Spleen
  • Old red blood cells are recycled in the spleen, so it is called "graveyard of RBC".
  • The RBCs are mechanically filtered in the red pulp portion of the spleen and after the filtration, the old RBCs are recycled.
  • The spleen plays important roles in regard to red blood cells (also referred to as erythrocytes) and the immune system.
  • It removes old red blood cells and holds a reserve of blood, which can be valuable in case of hemorrhagic shock, and also recycles iron.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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