Lymphatic System Functions

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What percentage of platelets can be sequestrated in the spleen in cases of splenomegaly?

75%

90% (correct)

95%

50%

What is the term for a low number of platelets in circulating blood?

Thrombocytopenia (correct)

Thrombocytosis

Splenomegaly

Splenectomy

What is the surgical removal of the spleen called?

Splenorrhaphy

Splenomegaly

Splenectomy (correct)

Spleenotomy

Why are people without a spleen more prone to infections?

Because they are more susceptible to infection due to the spleen's role in immune function Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of severe thrombocytopenia?

Spontaneous bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What is a condition in which the spleen is enlarged?

Splenomegaly Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for removing the spleen in cases of sickle cell anemia?

Because of extensive splenomegaly Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a spleen that has moved from its normal position?

Wandering spleen Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for people without a spleen to prevent infections?

Additional vaccinations and preventive antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is the spleen's function in the fetus?

Producing erythrocytes Signup and view all the answers

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What percentage of platelets can be sequestrated in the spleen in cases of splenomegaly?

What is the term for a low number of platelets in circulating blood?

What is the surgical removal of the spleen called?

Why are people without a spleen more prone to infections?

What is a possible consequence of severe thrombocytopenia?

What is a condition in which the spleen is enlarged?

What is the reason for removing the spleen in cases of sickle cell anemia?

What is the term for a spleen that has moved from its normal position?

What is necessary for people without a spleen to prevent infections?

What is the spleen's function in the fetus?

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