Anatomy of the Spleen: Match Exercise

<p>Hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Splenic sinuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Defend the body by destroying invading microorganisms and their toxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><strong>Red blood cell</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><strong>Blood cell production</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pigment released from hemoglobin process</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><strong>White pulp</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Polysplenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gastrosplenic ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lymph</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spleenic vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reticuloendothelial</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Left hypochondrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spleenic hilum</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wandering spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hemoglobin = Oxygen-binding protein found in red blood cells Malpighian corpuscles = Consists of reticular cells and fibers (cords of Billroth); surrounds the splenic sinuses Leukopenia = Abnormal decrease of white blood corpuscles; may be drug induced Phagocytosis = Defend the body by destroying invading microorganisms and their toxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Red pulp = Consists of reticular cells and fibers (cords of Billroth); surrounds the splenic sinuses White pulp = Follicles in the white pulp of the spleen, containing many lymphocytes Splenic sinuses = Long irregular channels lined by endothelial cells or flattened reticular cells Hilum = The splenic vein leaves the hilum of the spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Culling = Process by which the red pulp destroys the degenerating red blood cells Pitting = Process by which the spleen removes nuclei from blood cells without destroying the erythrocytes Erythrocyte = Red blood cell White blood cells = Defend the body by destroying invading microorganisms and their toxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gatrosplenic ligament = Connects to the stomach Lienorenal ligament = Connects to the kidney Phrenicocolic ligament = Located in the middle of the spleen and serves as the site where vessels and lymph nodes enter and exit Transverse mesocolon = Connects to the transverse colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hematopoiesis = Blood cell production Hemosiderin = Pigment released from hemoglobin process Erythrocyte = Red blood cell Spleen = Site for blood cell production</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Accessory spleen = Spleen that has migrated from its normal location in the left upper quadrant Gastrosplenic ligament = Ligament between the stomach and spleen that helps to hold the spleen in place Intraperitoneal = Within the peritoneal cavity Polysplenia = Condition where there is more than one spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phrenocolic ligament = One of the ligaments between the stomach and spleen that helps to hold the spleen in place Lymph = Alkaline fluid found in the lymphatic vessels Reticuloendothelial = Certain phagocytic cells (found in the liver and spleen) make up the reticuloendothelial system (RES); plays a role in the synthesis of blood proteins and hematopoiesis Left hypochondrium = Left upper quadrant of the abdomen that contains the left lobe of the liver, spleen, and stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lienorenal ligament = Ligament between the spleen and kidney that helps support the greater curvature of the stomach Splenic hilum = Located in the middle of the spleen; site where vessels and lymph nodes enter and exit the spleen Splenic vein = Leaves the splenic hilum, travels transversely through the upper abdomen to join with the superior mesenteric vein to form the main portal vein; serves as the posterior medial border of the pancreas Splenic artery = Branch of the celiac axis; tortuous course toward the spleen; serves as the superior border of the pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wandering spleen = Results from the failure of fusion of separate splenic masses forming on the dorsal mesogastrium; most commonly found in the splenic hilum or along the splenic vessels or associated ligaments Spleenic agenesis = Complete absence of the spleen Lymph = Alkaline fluid found in lymphatic vessels Reticuloendothelial = Certain phagocytic cells (found in liver and spleen) make up reticuloendothelial system (RES); plays a role in synthesis of blood proteins and hematopoiesis</p> Signup and view all the answers