Spleen
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What is the main function of the spleen?

  • Digestion of food
  • Filtration of lymph
  • Respiration
  • Hematopoiesis and reutilization of iron from destroyed red blood cells (correct)
  • Where is the spleen located?

  • Right hypochondrium
  • Left hypochondrium (correct)
  • Epigastric region
  • Umbilical region
  • Which structure separates the red and white pulp of the spleen?

  • Visceral surface
  • Marginal sinus (correct)
  • Diaphragmatic surface
  • Hilum
  • What is the Hilum of the spleen?

    <p>The concave border of the spleen where structures such as blood vessels enter and exit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Harrir's dictum, how many ribs on the left side does the spleen rest against?

    <p>9-11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is related to the diaphragmatic surface of the spleen?

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

    Where is the hilum of the spleen located?

    <p>At the level of the tip of the 9th thoracic spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament connects the spleen to the left kidney?

    <p>Splenicorenal (lienorenal) ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest branch of the celiac trunk?

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

    Where do the splenic veins join to form the portal vein?

    <p>Behind the neck of the pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predominant nervous supply to the spleen?

    <p>Sympathetic from coeliac plexus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by an enlarged spleen?

    <p><strong>Viral Mononucleosis</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is associated with splenic rupture?

    <p><strong>Peritonitis</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the splenic artery divide into branches before entering the spleen?

    <p><strong>At the hilum</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for draining lymph from the spleen to celiac nodes?

    <p><strong>Splenic lymphatic vessels</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament carries short gastric and left gastroepiploic vessels?

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

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