What is the role of the splenic red pulp in hematopoiesis?

A Production of erythrocytes
B Storage and filtration of red blood cells ✓
C Production of platelets
D Production of white blood cells

Explanation

The splenic red pulp is responsible for filtering the blood and storing red blood cells, and also plays a role in the removal of old or damaged red blood cells.

Source

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