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JAMB Biology 1989 Question 20

Question 20

Transport in Animals

Aged erythrocytes are destroyed in the

  1. A.pancreas
  2. B.liver
  3. C.lymph nodes
  4. D.kidney
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (liver)

Explanation

Old red blood cells are broken down in the liver (and spleen); the haemoglobin is turned into bile pigments.