Question

choose the correct answer. the spleen is a large mass of lymphoid tissue which filters blood, stores extra erythrocytes, and breaks down worn out______. erythrocytes platelets leukocytes

Explanation:

The spleen's function includes breaking down worn - out red blood cells (erythrocytes). Platelets are involved in clotting, and leukocytes are white blood cells with different functions related to immunity, not the main cell type broken down by the spleen in this context.

Answer:

A. erythrocytes