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In which organ are old red blood cells selectively destroyed and recycled by macrophages?

Correct answer B. Spleen

Explanation

The spleen filters blood through narrow channels; old, rigid red blood cells get trapped there and are engulfed by macrophages, which recycle their iron.

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