Biology · Transport
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Granulocytes or white blood cells are produced in:
- A
Lymph nodes
- B
Red bone marrow
- C
Tonsils
- D
Spleen
Option[a] Lymph nodes don’t have a role in the production of WBC, they filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid.
Option [b] Bone marrow makes stem cells, which then produce RBC, WBC and platelets
Option[c] The main function of tonsils is fighting infection, they contain a lot of WBC but do not produce them.
Option[d] Spleen controls the levels of blood cells including WBC, RBC and platelets, it removes old or damaged RBC whereas WBC are destroyed in the lymphatic system.
Lymph nodes don’t have a role in production of WBC,they filter substances that travel through lymphatic fluid.
Bone marrow makes stem cells, which then produces RBC,WBC and platelets
The main function of tonsils is fighting infection, they contain a lot of WBC but do not produce them
Spleen controls the levels of blood cells including WBC,RBC and platelets, it removes old or damaged RBC whereas WBC are destroyed in the lymphatic system
Tagged under Biology · Transport · 2010