Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the spleen?
A) Clusters of white pulp look like islands in a sea of red pulp.
B) The spleen is the largest lymphoid organ.
C) The splenic artery and vein enter and exit the spleen at the hilum.
D) Red pulp is where immune functions take place.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Red pulp is primarily responsible for filtering blood and removing old or damaged red blood cells, rather than housing immune functions. The white pulp is responsible for immune functions.

Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding the Spleen