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How does spleen act as a lymphoid organ? Explain.

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Spleen is secondary lymphoid organ where lymphocytes interact with antigens and proliferate to become effector cells. It is graveyard of RBC and also acts as a blood bank as it stores RBCs for emergency requirement.
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