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ch of the following statements about the spleen is true or false. If you s false, explain why. atigens out of the blood. nal zone is rich in T cells, and the periarteriolar lymphoid sheath (PALS) is ells.

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Indicate whether each of the following statements about the spleen is true or false. If you
think a statement is false, explain why.
(a)
It filters antigens out of the blood.
The marginal zone is rich in T cells, and the periarteriolar lymphoid sheath (PALS) is
(b)
rich in B cells.
(c)
It functions to remove old and defective red blood cells.
Lymphatic vessels draining the tissue spaces enter the spleen.
It contains germinal centers.
(d)

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