Which of the following is a lymphoid function of the spleen?
A) production of B and T cells
B) maturation of T cells
C) phagocytosis of damaged or infected cells circulating with the blood
D) addition of many new NK cells to the circulation
E) filtration of lymph

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The spleen plays a role in phagocytosis of damaged or infected cells circulating with the blood. It does not produce B and T cells or add new NK cells to the circulation. While the spleen does filter blood, it is not considered to be filtration of lymph.

Which of the Following Is a Lymphoid Function of the Spleen