Which of the following statements regarding splenic function in humans are true?
A. The specific immune function of the spleen is principally related to its antigen processing role
B. The spleen is the major site of synthesis of complement pathway proteins
C. The spleen is more efficient than the liver at removing bacteria with a high density of surface opsonins
D. The spleen serves as a principal source of nonspecific opsonins
Answer:A
Which of the following statements regarding splenic function in humans are true?
A. The specific immune function of the spleen is principally related to its antigen processing role B. The spleen is the major site of synthesis of complement pathway proteins C. The spleen is more efficient than the liver at removing bacteria with a high density of surface opsonins D. The spleen serves as a principal source of nonspecific opsonins