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SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

List three functions of the spleen.

Question 2

Jim Jacko presents to the emergency room for a chest X-ray due to cough and fever. The radiology report, which is present at the time of coding, confirms pneumonia. The diagnosis(es) of __________ would be selected for billing.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

LegendaryAnswers · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The spleen: 1. filters microorganisms and other material from the blood.
2. forms lymphocytes and monocytes.
3. removes and destroys worn-out red blood cells.
4. stores erythrocytes.
5. balances the amount of red blood cells and plasma in circulation.

Answer to Question 2

pneumonia