Functions of the spleen include all of those below EXCEPT___________ .
A) removal of old or defective blood cells from the blood
B) forming crypts that trap bacteria
C) storage of iron
D) storage of blood platelets

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The spleen does not form crypts that trap bacteria; this is a function more associated with lymph nodes and other lymphatic tissue. The spleen primarily filters blood, removing old or defective blood cells, storing iron from hemoglobin, and storing blood platelets.

Functions of the Spleen Include All of Those Below EXCEPT___________