Which are functions of the spleen? Select all that apply.

The spleen filters blood, removes worn-out blood cells, and helps immune cells respond to material in the blood. It is often described as functioning like a large lymph node, though it filters blood rather than lymph. It can also store red blood cells. Preparing T cells to recognize non-self material is primarily a function of the thymus, not the spleen.

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