Spleen

Question 1

what produces lymphocytes in a newborn?

Answer 1

spleen

Question 2

what are some functions of the spleen?

Answer 2

stores red blood cells and removes worn out red blood cells

Question 3

T/F the spleen is highly vascularized?

Answer 3

true

Question 4

where does the spleen lie?

Answer 4

between ribs 9-11 within the left hypochondrium

Question 5

what are the surfaces of the spleen?

Answer 5

diaphragmatic and visceral surfaces

Question 6

what are the 3 subdivisions of the visceral surfaces of the spleen?

Answer 6

gastric, colic, renal

Question 7

what attaches the spleen to the stomach?

Answer 7

the gastrosplenic ligament

Question 8

what attaches the spleen to the right kidney?

Answer 8

nothing, the spleen is attached to the left kidney via the splenorenal ligament

Question 9

what is the blood supply of the spleen?

Answer 9

splenic artery and the splenic vein

Question 10

what is the innervation of the spleen?

Answer 10

celiac plexus

Question 11

what is the most commonly injured abdominal organ?

Answer 11

the spleen

Question 12

blows where can affect the spleen

Answer 12

blows to the left hypochondrium

Question 13

what results in a ruptured spleen?

Answer 13

shock and severe hemorrhage

Question 14

T/F a ruptured spleen is a result from direct trauma?

Answer 14

True

Question 15

what can cause an enlargement of the spleen/

Answer 15

maleria, mononucleosis, sickle cell anemia, septilemia