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Anatomy of the Liver: Structure and Blood Supply

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Anatomy of the Liver: Structure and Blood Supply

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What is the function of the cystic duct?

To transport bile from the liver to the gallbladder

To release bile into the duodenum

To connect the gallbladder to the bile duct (correct)

To store bile

What is the anatomical location of the spleen?

Right upper quadrant, posterior to the liver

Upper left abdominal quadrant, anterior to the stomach

Left hypochondrium, deep to 9, 10, and 11 ribs (correct)

Right hypochondrium, deep to 7, 8, and 9 ribs

How many anatomical lobes does the liver have?

4 (correct)

What is the name of the vein that supplies the liver with blood?

Portal vein Signup and view all the answers

Where does the bile duct open into the duodenum?

Middle of the posteromedial wall of the 2nd part of the duodenum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the spleen in relation to red blood cells?

Removal of aged and defective RBCs Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the gallbladder?

To store bile Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate shape of the spleen?

Ovoid Signup and view all the answers

Where is the thymus gland located in relation to the sternum?

Posterior to the sternum Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of the thymus gland in childhood?

Pinkish gray Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the spleen in relation to iron metabolism?

Iron salvaging and storage Signup and view all the answers

In which region of the body is the spleen located?

Left hypochondrium region Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the diaphragmatic surface of the spleen?

Convexly curved Signup and view all the answers

Which border of the spleen is notched?

Anterior border Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the splenic artery?

Celiac artery Signup and view all the answers

Where does the splenic vein join to form the portal vein?

Behind the neck of the pancreas Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the pancreas in the abdominal cavity?

Posterior to the stomach in the left-upper quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the kidneys?

Bean-like Signup and view all the answers