Which one of the following human organs is often called the "graveyard" of RBCs?
- Gall bladder
- Kidney
- Spleen
- Liver
Answer
(3) Spleen
Solution
As per NCERT, RBCs have an average life span of 120 days, after which they are destroyed in the spleen.
∴ The spleen is called the graveyard of RBCs.
Answer: (3)