Spleen Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the spleen located?
A
LUQ
Below ribs 9-11
2
Q
When would the spleen become palpable?
A
2-3x its normal size
3
Q
What are some causes of splenomegaly?
A
Portal hypertension
Haemolytic anaemia
Thalassemia
Infection
4
Q
What artery arises from the splenic artery?
A
Left gastroomental
5
Q
How do you differnetiate between red and white pulp on histoly?
A
White pulp has central arteriole and nodules
6
Q
More spleen histology
A
7
Q
What does the red pulp do?
A
Breaks down RBC to biliverdin and bilirubin
8
Q
What does the white pulp do and against what in particular?
A
Immune function to protect against septicaemia, particularly:
meningococcus
pneumophilius
haemophilius
9
Q
Where do the B cells live?
A
Follicles
10
Q
Where do T cells live?
A
Periarteriolar lymphoid sheath
