A person without a spleen
A) cannot survive.
B) cannot synthesize red blood cells.
C) cannot synthesize white blood cells.
D) may need antibiotic therapy.
E) may need blood transfusions to prevent anemia.

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A person without a spleen may need antibiotic therapy as the spleen is a major organ in the immune system and helps in fighting infections. Its absence may make the person more susceptible to infections, especially by encapsulated bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae.

A Person Without a Spleen