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The video provides a comprehensive overview of the spleen, covering its anatomical location, structure, and functions. It explains the spleen's role in the immune system, detailing its external and internal structures, including the red and white pulp. The video also discusses the spleen's vascular system, its supporting ligaments, and clinical aspects such as common pathologies and surgical removal. The spleen's importance in filtering blood and producing immune responses is highlighted, along with potential health implications of its removal.

What is the primary role of the spleen in the human body?

• Filtering blood and immune response

• Producing hormones

• Regulating body temperature

• Digesting food

Where is the spleen located in the human body?

• Right hypochondrium

• Left hypochondrium

• Right iliac fossa

• Left iliac fossa

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the spleen's external structure?

• Fibroelastic connective tissue

• Two surfaces

• Two edges

• Three poles

What is the function of the ligamentum gastrolineale?

• Connects the spleen to the liver

• Connects the spleen to the stomach

• Anchors the spleen to the pancreas

• Anchors the spleen to the diaphragm

Which artery supplies blood to the spleen?

• Renal artery

• Splenic artery

• Mesenteric artery

• Hepatic artery

What percentage of the spleen is made up of red pulp?

• 100%

• 80%

• 50%

• 20%

What is the primary function of the white pulp in the spleen?

• Regulating blood pressure

• Active immune response

• Producing digestive enzymes

• Storing red blood cells

What is a common cause of splenomegaly?

• Diabetes

• Portal hypertension

• Hypertension

• Asthma

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the spleen?

• Gastrectomy

• Cholecystectomy

• Appendectomy

• Splenectomy

Why is vaccination important after a splenectomy?

• To prevent diabetes

• To reduce the risk of infections

• To enhance blood circulation

• To improve digestion