Surgery All of the following are functions of the spleen EXCEPT ? A Clearance of damaged or aged red blood cells (RBCs) from the blood. B Extramedullary site for hematopoiesis and recycling iron. C Initiation of adaptive immune response from filtration of lymph. D Clearance of encapsulated bacteria from the bloodstream. 💡 Explanation All of the following are functions of the spleen EXCEPT ? ✓ Correct Answer: C. Initiation of adaptive immune response from filtration of lymph.