Which class of cells is particularly abundant in the red pulp of the spleen?
A)T lymphocytes.
B)free and fixed macrophages.
C)B lymphocytes.
D)neutrophils.
E)Natural Killer cells.

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The red pulp of the spleen is rich in free and fixed macrophages, which are responsible for clearing old or damaged red blood cells from circulation. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes are present in the white pulp of the spleen. Neutrophils are not typically found in the spleen, and while some natural killer cells may be present, they are not particularly abundant in the red pulp.

Which Class of Cells Is Particularly Abundant in the Red