The spleen
A)is the lymphoid organ that grows to its greatest size in the individual at puberty.
B)is composed of a cortex and a medulla.
C)lies tucked inside of the lesser curvature of the stomach.
D)is attached to the stomach by the broad mesentery band, the gastrosplenic ligament.
E)All of the answers are correct.

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The spleen is attached to the stomach by the gastrosplenic ligament. It does not have a cortex and medulla, and it is not located inside the lesser curvature of the stomach. It does not grow to its greatest size at puberty.

The Spleen