Post-Mortem Heart and Spleen Changes Quiz
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What morphological changes may be seen in the heart due to sepsis?

  • Cardiomyopathy, pulmonary embolism, ventricular septal defect, and atrial flutter
  • Myocarditis, chamber dilation, valve abnormalities, and coronary artery changes (correct)
  • Endocarditis, myocardial infarction, aortic stenosis, and pericardial effusion
  • Pericarditis, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, and ventricular hypertrophy

    • What role does the spleen play in immune response during sepsis?

  • Regulates blood pressure through vasoconstriction
  • Secretes digestive enzymes for nutrient absorption
  • Exhibits changes related to immune cell activation and infiltration (correct)
  • Produces excessive red blood cells

    • What vascular changes can occur in the spleen due to sepsis?

  • Fibrosis and edema
  • Thrombosis and vasculitis
  • Congestion and infarction (correct)
  • Hypertrophy and atrophy

    • What may be observed in the left ventricle of the heart in sepsis-related cardiac involvement?

    <p>Chamber dilation accompanied by thinning of the myocardial walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may cause valve abnormalities in the heart during sepsis?

    <p>Sepsis-related emboli or direct infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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