The primary hematopoietic function of the spleen is:
A) Extramedullary hematopoiesis
B) Lymphatic drainage
C) Culling and pitting
D) T cell maturation

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The primary hematopoietic function of the spleen is culling and pitting. This means that the spleen's role is to filter old and damaged red blood cells out of circulation, and remove them from the body. It also plays a role in removing certain pathogens and antigens from circulation. While the spleen does have some lymphatic function, it is not its primary hematopoietic function. It also does not play a significant role in T cell maturation or extramedullary hematopoiesis.

The Primary Hematopoietic Function of the Spleen Is