Spleen-SONO 318 questions with
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What are the functions of the spleen (3) - correct answer ✔✔1. filter blood (main function)
2. blood formation
3. defense against disease
Describe the size and shape of the spleen (3) - correct answer ✔✔1. variable in size and shape
2. usually half moon or ovoid
3. Adult size: approx 12cm x 7cm x 3-4cm
What artery supplies the spleen - correct answer ✔✔splenic artery
What vein drains the spleen - correct answer ✔✔splenic vein (joins the SMV)
What is a wondering spleen - correct answer ✔✔the spleen migrated from its normal location
What is a sign of a wandering spleen - correct answer ✔✔mass in abdomen or pelvis
What is a symptom of a wandering spleen - correct answer ✔✔pain
What is an accessory spleen (2) - correct answer ✔✔1. small nodule of splenic tissue found
apart from the main body of the spleen.
2. usually near the hilum
verified answers already passed
What are the functions of the spleen (3) - correct answer ✔✔1. filter blood (main function)
2. blood formation
3. defense against disease
Describe the size and shape of the spleen (3) - correct answer ✔✔1. variable in size and shape
2. usually half moon or ovoid
3. Adult size: approx 12cm x 7cm x 3-4cm
What artery supplies the spleen - correct answer ✔✔splenic artery
What vein drains the spleen - correct answer ✔✔splenic vein (joins the SMV)
What is a wondering spleen - correct answer ✔✔the spleen migrated from its normal location
What is a sign of a wandering spleen - correct answer ✔✔mass in abdomen or pelvis
What is a symptom of a wandering spleen - correct answer ✔✔pain
What is an accessory spleen (2) - correct answer ✔✔1. small nodule of splenic tissue found
apart from the main body of the spleen.
2. usually near the hilum
