Which of the following blood components is responsible for the removal of old or damaged red blood cells from the circulation through a process involving the spleen?

A Neutrophils
B Macrophages ✓
C Lymphocytes
D Eosinophils

Explanation

Macrophages in the spleen are responsible for removing old or damaged red blood cells from the circulation.

Source

Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
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