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?

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

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

9-11 Signup and view all the answers

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

Left lung Signup and view all the answers

Where is the hilum of the spleen located?

At the level of the tip of the 9th thoracic spine Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament connects the spleen to the left kidney?

Splenicorenal (lienorenal) ligament Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest branch of the celiac trunk?

Splenic artery Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the predominant nervous supply to the spleen?

Sympathetic from coeliac plexus Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by an enlarged spleen?

Viral Mononucleosis Signup and view all the answers

What condition is associated with splenic rupture?

Peritonitis Signup and view all the answers

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

At the hilum Signup and view all the answers

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

Splenic lymphatic vessels Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament carries short gastric and left gastroepiploic vessels?

Gastrosplenic ligament Signup and view all the answers

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