Abdomen

Question 1

What is the first unpaired branch of the abdominal aorta?

Answer 1

Celiac artery

Question 2

Which arteries arise from the celiac artery?

Answer 2

Splenic
Left gastric
Hepatic

Question 3

Functions of the spleen

Answer 3

Immune surveillance
Hematopoiesis
Filtration of blood
Maturation of RBCs
Removal of abnormal RBCs
Synthesis of IgG
Storage of RBCs and Platelets

Question 4

Where is the most common site of accessory spleens in dogs?

Answer 4

Gastrosplenic ligament

Question 5

How much of RBC mass can be stored in the spleen in dogs?

Answer 5

10-20%

Question 6

During splenic contraction, how reduced in size may the spleen become?

Answer 6

25-50% of normal size

Question 7

Acepromazine causes generalized splenomegaly through what mechanism?

Answer 7

Relaxation of smooth muscle in splenic capsule = congestion, blood pooling

Question 8

Which dogs are predisposed to splenic histiocytic sarcoma?

Answer 8

Flat coated retrievers
Rottweilers
Bernese Mountain dog
Golden retriever

Question 9

Benign splenic plaques are commonly made up of what substances?

Answer 9

Iron
Bilirubin
Calcium

Question 10

Which limb of the pancreas is susceptible to compromise with splenic torsion?

Answer 10

left limb

Question 11

Describe splenic appearance on ultrasound compared to the liver

Answer 11

hyperechoic
finer echotexture