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(D) The spleen acts as a primary lymphoid organ and is involved in various functions in mammals. In the developing fetus (embryo),the spleen serves as

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Acting as a blood-forming tissue in the embryo

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(D) The spleen acts as a primary lymphoid organ and is involved in various functions in mammals. In the developing fetus (embryo),the spleen serves as a site for hematopoiesis,which is the production of blood cells. After birth,it primarily functions as a reservoir for blood and a site for the destruction of old red blood cells (erythrocytes). Therefore,the correct role mentioned among the options is that it acts as a blood-forming tissue in the embryo.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$	Column-$III$
$i$. Monocyte	$d$. Kidney shaped nucleus	$n$. Phagocytic
$ii$. Lymphocyte	$a$. Large round nucleus	$o$. Produce antibodies
$iii$. Basophil	$b$. Twisted nucleus	$m$. Release heparin
$iv$. Eosinophil	$c$. Bilobed nucleus	$l$. Antihistamine property

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(1)$ Neutrophil	$(a)$ Inflammation
$(2)$ Eosinophil	$(b)$ $6-8\%$
$(3)$ Basophil	$(c)$ Phagocytes
$(4)$ Monocytes	$(d)$ Resists infections

The role of the spleen in mammals is $......$.

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