Which one of the following organs is NOT a site for the production of

1.	Which one of the following organs is NOT a site for the production of white blood cells?(a) Bone marrow(b) Kidney(c) Liver(d) Spleen
Answer» Answer is : (b) Kidney Kidneys are not associated with the production of white blood cells. Kidneys regulate blood volume and composition, release erythropoietin and excrete waste in the urine. Bone marrow is involved in hematopoiesis. It is the site of B-lymphocytes synthesis and maturation. Liver produces monocytes (a type of white blood cells). In spleen, B and T-lymphocytes are present. 50% of spleen cells are B-lymphocytes and 30-40% are T-lymphocytes.

Which one of the following organs is NOT a site for the production of white blood cells?(a) Bone marrow(b) Kidney(c) Liver(d) Spleen

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Answer is : (b) Kidney

Kidneys are not associated with the production of white blood cells. Kidneys regulate blood volume and composition, release erythropoietin and excrete waste in the urine.

Bone marrow is involved in hematopoiesis. It is the site of B-lymphocytes synthesis and maturation.

Liver produces monocytes (a type of white blood cells).

In spleen, B and T-lymphocytes are present. 50% of spleen cells are B-lymphocytes and 30-40% are T-lymphocytes.

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