Given below are two statements:Statement I: The coagulum is formed of a network of threads called thrombins.Statement II: Spleen is the graveyard of erythrocytes.In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct
- BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
1. Statement I is incorrect: The blood clot (coagulum) is a network of threads called fibrins. Thrombin is the enzyme that converts fibrinogen to fibrin.2. Statement II is correct: Worn-out red blood cells are destroyed in the spleen, earning it this nickname.