A patient with abdominal injuries from a motor vehicle crash is scheduled for surgery to remove the spleen.What bodily function will be affected by the removal of this organ?
A) Filtration of waste products
B) Removal of old red blood cells from circulation
C) Clearance of mucous in the tracheobronchial tree
D) Facilitation of glucose to be used by the cell for energy
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