What is the term for the process by which the spleen filters the blood and removes old or damaged red blood cells, and what is the name of the splenic capsule's inner layer that aids in this process?

A Splenic filtration, and the inner layer is called the splenic cords
B Erythrocyte degradation, and the inner layer is called the Billroth's cords ✓
C Hematopoiesis, and the inner layer is called the periarteriolar lymphatic sheath
D Phagocytosis, and the inner layer is called the red pulp

Explanation

The correct term for the process is erythrocyte degradation, and Billroth's cords are part of the splenic red pulp that aids in filtering old or damaged red blood cells.

Source

Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
Hematology Hematology: Blood Components Hematology: Blood Components Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high