Question
Biology Question on Human Endocrine System
Which one of the following human organs is called the 'graveyard of RBCs?
A
Gall bladder
B
Kidney
C
Spleen
D
Liver
Answer
Spleen
Explanation
Solution
The average life span of human RBCs is 120 days. The aged RBCs attract autoantibodies after which they are attached by macrophage in liver and spleen. Spleen is also called as 'graveyard of RBCs'. The process of destruction is called haemolysis.