Question

select all that apply
choose all that are normal functions of the adult spleen.
act as a reservoir for platelets
phagocytosis of bacteria
phagocytosis of old erythrocytes
drainage of lymph into the cisterna chyli
filtration of bacteria from the lymph
production of new erythrocytes

Explanation:

The spleen acts as a reservoir for platelets. It also phagocytoses bacteria and old erythrocytes. Draining lymph into the cisterna chyli and filtering bacteria from the lymph are functions of the lymphatic system, not the spleen. The spleen does not produce new erythrocytes in adults.

Answer:

• act as a reservoir for platelets
• phagocytosis of bacteria
• phagocytosis of old erythrocytes