<h2>Functions of spleen</h2>
Explanation:
The major functions of spleen besides filtering the blood of foreign materials and phagocytosis of old defective erythrocytes are:
- Initiate immune responses against infections by liberation of antigen and activation of lymphocytes (T and B cells)
- Secretes bactericidal agents which act against invading bacteria
- Secretes interleukins which promote the growth of lymphocytes or antibodies that act against pathogens
- Reservoir: Pools blood by storing thrombocytes, immature erythrocytes.
- Hematopoiesis: Blood cells like erythrocytes, lymphocytes and monocytes develop and mature in spleen especially during the early fetal life.
Sinlge-celled organisms and soft, boneless animals. Back then organisms were single-celled and simple.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Y chromosomes are the male chromosome. A person with an XY sex chromosome pair will be male while that with an XX sex chromosome pair will be female. This is because the Y chromosome has a male-determining gene called the SRY. This gene is responsible for the development of testis.
Yellow stripes because it is dominant.
Answer:
The hydrosphere refers to the water on the earth crust. If there were no hydrosphere, we would not have lakes, oceans, rivers, or even a hose full of water.