The spleen contributes to both the hematopoietic and immune systems. Which of the following accurately describes one of its primary physiological functions?
Storing bile produced by the liver for release into the small intestine
Filtering aged red blood cells and storing a reserve of blood components
Secreting thyroxine to control the body's basal metabolic rate
Producing insulin that regulates blood glucose levels
The spleen filters circulating blood, removes worn-out or damaged red blood cells, and serves as a reservoir for erythrocytes and platelets, linking it directly to hematopoietic function. It does not produce insulin (a pancreatic role), store bile (a gallbladder role), or secrete thyroxine (a thyroid role).
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