Question

What are the functions of the blood filters?

1) Stores RBC and macrophages
2) Filters unwanted materials from blood
3) Fights infection
4) All of the above

Answer 1

Blood filters have multiple functions including waste removal, filtration, and immune response.

Step-by-step explanation:

The functions of the blood filters include:

1. Removing waste products and eliminating them in the urine through the kidneys.
2. Filtering the blood to remove damaged or defective red blood cells through the liver.
3. Filtering and storing blood, removing damaged red blood cells, and acting as a reservoir for immune factors through the spleen.
4. Acting as sites for entrapment of microorganisms and helping maintain an environment free of microorganisms in the blood.