This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Abdomen & Pelvis, Subject name: Anatomy
Average weight of spleen in adult: 
Select and explain. 
A. 5 ounce, B. 7 ounce, C. 14 ounce, D. 21 ounce
B: 7 ounce
Answer: B: 7 ounce 
Explanation: Ans. B 7 ounceRef: BDC, 6th ed. vol. II pg. 294* On an average the spleen is 1 inch or 2.5 cm thick, 3 inches or 7.5 cm broad, 5 inches or 12.5 cm long and 7 ounces in weight.Some Must Know Weights* Weight of liver: 1.5 kg.* Weight of thyroid gland: 25 gm* Weight of prostate: 8 gm.