Which lymphatic organ removes old or damaged red blood cells and contains white blood cells that fight infections?
A) thymus
B) spleen
C) palatine tonsils
D) cisterna chyli

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The spleen is responsible for removing old or damaged red blood cells and also contains white blood cells that fight infections. The thymus is responsible for the development and maturation of T-cells, the palatine tonsils prevent infections in the oral cavity, and the cisterna chyli is a lymphatic vessel that collects lymph from the lower limbs and abdominal organs.

Which Lymphatic Organ Removes Old or Damaged Red Blood Cells