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Question
What is the primary function of the spleen in the immune system?
Options
To trap antigens in lymphatic fluid
To act as a blood filter and trap blood-borne microorganisms
To produce new lymphocytes from immature cells
To produce antibodies against specific antigens
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Solution
The spleen acts as a blood filter, trapping blood-borne microorganisms and foreign particles. This filtering action allows the immune system to detect and respond to pathogens circulating in the bloodstream.
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