The spleen has a number of important functions, which include:
A) lymph production, hematopoiesis, platelet production.
B) hematopoiesis, destruction of old erythrocytes, blood reservoir.
C) defense from infection, metabolism of vitamins, platelet production.
D) lipid metabolism, production of hemoglobin, water absorption.

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The spleen is involved in hematopoiesis (especially during fetal development), destruction of old erythrocytes, and acts as a blood reservoir.

The Spleen Has a Number of Important Functions, Which Include