NEET 2012 Biology question

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

(1)Liver
(2)Gall bladder
(3)Kidney
(4)SpleenCorrect

Answer: (4)

Solution

Red blood cells live for about 120 days; worn-out RBCs are destroyed mainly in the spleen (also in the liver to a lesser extent), and the spleen also stores

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