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State two different roles of spleen in the human body.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Location of the Spleen**: - The spleen is located on the left side of the human body, adjacent to the stomach. 2. **Role 1 - Destruction of Old Red Blood Cells (RBCs)**: - One of the primary functions of the spleen is to act as a "graveyard" for old red blood cells. The average lifespan of RBCs is about 120 days. After this period, old and damaged RBCs are filtered out and destroyed in the spleen. ...
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