4.1.1 The Spleen

Question 1

What is the Spleen?

Answer 1

A lymphoid Organ connected to the Vascular System

Question 2

What are the functions of the Spleen?

Answer 2

It acts as a Filter for Blood and plays an important role in the immune response of the Body

Question 3

Which Abdominal Region is the Spleen Found in?

Answer 3

The Left Hypochondriac

Question 4

How is the Spleen Peritonised?

Answer 4

It is Retroperitoneal

Question 5

Does the Spleen Move with Respiration?

Answer 5

Yes, Upon inspiration the Spleen descends

Question 6

What are the 3 structures in the Hilum of the Spleen?

Answer 6

1. The Splenic Artery
2. The Splenic Vein
3. The Gastric Lymphatic Vessels

Question 7

The tail of which organ is closely related to the Spleen?

Answer 7

The Pancreas

Question 8

After Splenic Injury, what can save the patients life?

Answer 8

A Splenotomy - the removal of the Spleen

Question 9

What must the surgeon be careful to avoid during a Splenotomy?

Answer 9

The Pancreatic Tail

Question 10

What are the Functions of the Spleen?

Answer 10

1. The Storage of Red Blood Cells
2. The Filtration of Red Blood Cells
3. The Active Immune Response to Infection
4. Phagocytosis
5. Storage of Platelets and White Blood Cells

Question 11

Which part of the Spleen is involved in the Filtration of Red Blood Cells?

Answer 11

The Red Pulp

Question 12

Which part of the Spleen is involved in the Active Immune Response?

Answer 12

The White Pulp