Spleen (21-22) Flashcards
1
Q
The spleen is the largest
A
Lymphoid organ
2
Q
The spleen filters and stores blood;
A
creates RBC (hematopoiesis), mostly during fetal development and it is also involved in lymphopoiesis
3
Q
Hilus (hilum)
A
Portion of the spleen, not covered by peritoneum, where blood vessels (splenic artery and veins) enter and exit
The hilum is often in contact with the tail of the pancreas
4
Q
The SPLEEN is not
A
essential for life
