Chapter 17: Spleen Flashcards
1
Q
The spleen is an ________ organ
A
Intraperitoneal
2
Q
The spleen is isoechoic or _______ compared to liver
A
Hyperechoic
3
Q
Main functions of the spleen
A
Blood reservoir, defense, hematopioesis, bacteria destruction
4
Q
Sonography is commonly used to detect what disease of spleen
A
Splenomegaly
5
Q
Are splenic masses common
A
No
6
Q
Why is the spleen a good blood reservoir
A
Due to high content of smooth muscle
7
Q
The diameter of the spleen should not be larger than
A
8 cm
8
Q
The spleen measures _____ cm long
A
8-13
9
Q
What is the volume of the spleen
A
60-200 ml
10
Q
Asplenia means
A
No spleen
11
Q
Accessory spleen is found in __% of population
A
10
12
Q
The pretense of bacteria in bloodstream is called
A
Sepsis
13
Q
Leukocytosis means
A
High levels of leukocytes
14
Q
Thrombocytopenia means
A
Low level of platelets
