13 Questions
What type of tissue covers the spleen?
Dense connective tissue
What is the result of the contraction of smooth muscle fibers in the spleen?
Blood is delivered from the spleen into circulation
What is the main function of the white pulp in the spleen?
To produce lymphocytes and monocytes
What is the characteristic of the central arteries in the lymphatic nodules?
They are pushed towards the periphery by the lymphatic nodules
What is the name of the highly cellular partitions that separate the sinuses in the red pulp?
Cords of Billroth
What is the characteristic of the blood stored in the spleen?
It is rich in RBCs
Where are monocytes developed from?
Haemocytoblasts
What is the function of macrophages in the red pulp?
To filter the blood
What type of tonsil is located in the pharynx?
Pharyngeal tonsil
What covers the superficial aspect of the tonsils?
Stratified squamous epithelium
What is the function of tonsils?
To react to airborne and ingested antigens
What is composed of numerous lymphoid nodules with germinal centers?
Palatine tonsils
What isolates the palatine tonsil from the surrounding connective tissue?
Dense fibrous capsule
This quiz covers the structure and function of the spleen, including its stroma and parenchyma. Learn about the spleen's capsule, trabeculae, and reticular connective tissue, as well as its role in delivering blood into circulation.
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