Which of the following sets of organs has the capability of extramedullary hematopoiesis?
A) Thymus and lymph nodes
B) Thymus and bone marrow
C) Liver and spleen
D) Liver and bone marrow

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Only the liver and spleen have the capability of extramedullary hematopoiesis, meaning that they can produce blood cells outside of the bone marrow. The thymus is involved in T cell development, and lymph nodes are primarily involved in immune function. The bone marrow is the main site of hematopoiesis, but extramedullary hematopoiesis can occur in certain organs under certain circumstances (such as liver disease or anemia).

Which of the Following Sets of Organs Has the Capability