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 blood platelets
D) storage of iron

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The spleen does not form crypts to trap bacteria; this is a function associated with the tonsils. The spleen is involved in filtering blood, storing blood components, and recycling iron.

Functions of the Spleen Include All of Those Below Except