A student nurse learns that the spleen has several functions.What functions do they include? (Select all that apply.)
A) Breaks down hemoglobin
B) Destroys old or defective red blood cells (RBCs)
C) Forms vitamin K for clotting
D) Stores extra iron in ferritin
E) Stores platelets not circulating
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