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(B) The lifespan of a human red blood cell $(RBC)$ is approximately $120$ days.After this period,the old and worn-out $RBCs$ are removed from the circ

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(B) The lifespan of a human red blood cell $(RBC)$ is approximately $120$ days.After this period,the old and worn-out $RBCs$ are removed from the circulation and destroyed primarily in the spleen,which is often referred to as the 'graveyard of $RBCs$'.However,the liver also plays a significant role in the breakdown of these cells by processing the hemoglobin released from them.Among the given options,the liver is the correct organ involved in this process.

Column-$I$ (Cells)	Column-$II$ (Percentage)
$P$. Neutrophils	$I$. $0.5-1.0\%$
$Q$. Eosinophils	$II$. $6-8\%$
$R$. Basophils	$III$. $2-3\%$
$S$. Monocytes	$IV$. $60-65\%$
$T$. Lymphocytes	$V$. $20-25\%$

Column $I$	Column $II$
$(a)$ Fibrinogen	$(i)$ Osmotic balance
$(b)$ Globulin	$(ii)$ Blood clotting
$(c)$ Albumin	$(iii)$ Defence mechanism

In which one of the following human organs are the old and worn-out RBCs destroyed?

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$P$. Neutrophils $I$. $0.5-1.0\%$
$Q$. Eosinophils $II$. $6-8\%$
$R$. Basophils $III$. $2-3\%$
$S$. Monocytes $IV$. $60-65\%$
$T$. Lymphocytes $V$. $20-25\%$

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