The tissues of the spleen are called
A)red and white pulp.
B)black and blue pulp.
C)tonsils and Peyer's patches.
D)cellular and fibrous.

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The tissues of the spleen are divided into two main zones, the red pulp and white pulp. The red pulp is composed of venous sinuses filled with blood and specialized cells that filter and remove damaged or old blood cells. The white pulp contains lymphocytes, which are immune cells that help in the production of antibodies and fighting infections. Thus, the correct choice is A, red and white pulp. The other options are not correct descriptions of the tissues of the spleen.

The Tissues of the Spleen Are Called