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(A) The $Spleen$ is known as the 'graveyard of erythrocytes' because it removes old and damaged red blood cells from circulation. Additionally, it act

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(A) The $Spleen$ is known as the 'graveyard of erythrocytes' because it removes old and damaged red blood cells from circulation. Additionally, it acts as a large reservoir of erythrocytes, storing them and releasing them into the bloodstream when the body requires an increased oxygen-carrying capacity, such as during exercise or hemorrhage.

Column-$I$ (Blood group)	Column-$II$ (Antibody)
$A$. $A$	$P$. $b$
$B$. $B$	$Q$. $a$
$C$. $AB$	$R$. $nil$
$D$. $O$	$S$. $a$ and $b$

Large reservoir of erythrocytes is . . . . . . .

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