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(D) The spleen acts as a primary lymphoid organ and is involved in various functions in mammals. In the developing fetus (embryo),the spleen serves as

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Acting as a blood-forming tissue in the embryo

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(D) The spleen acts as a primary lymphoid organ and is involved in various functions in mammals. In the developing fetus (embryo),the spleen serves as a site for hematopoiesis,which is the production of blood cells. After birth,it primarily functions as a reservoir for blood and a site for the destruction of old red blood cells (erythrocytes). Therefore,the correct role mentioned among the options is that it acts as a blood-forming tissue in the embryo.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(a)$ Eosinophils	$(i)$ Immune response
$(b)$ Basophils	$(ii)$ Phagocytosis
$(c)$ Neutrophils	$(iii)$ Release histaminase,destructive enzymes
$(d)$ Lymphocytes	$(iv)$ Release granules containing histamine

The role of the spleen in mammals is $......$.

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Match the following columns and select the correct option.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(a)$ Eosinophils $(i)$ Immune response
$(b)$ Basophils $(ii)$ Phagocytosis
$(c)$ Neutrophils $(iii)$ Release histaminase,destructive enzymes
$(d)$ Lymphocytes $(iv)$ Release granules containing histamine

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