Functions of the spleen include all of those below except .
A) removal of old or defective blood cells from the blood
B) storage of iron
C) forming crypts that trap bacteria
D) storage of blood platelets

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The spleen does not form crypts to trap bacteria; this is a function associated with the tonsils. The spleen's primary functions include removing old or defective blood cells, storing iron, and storing blood platelets.

Functions of the Spleen Include All of Those Below Except