Spleen Quiz for Beginners

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Q1. Where is the spleen located in the human body?

  • Left upper quadrant of the abdomen
  • Right lower quadrant
  • Pelvic cavity
  • Behind the liver

Q2. What is the main function of the spleen?

  • Stores bile
  • Produces insulin
  • Filters blood and supports immunity
  • Secretes digestive enzymes

Q3. Which organ is located anterior to the spleen?

  • Kidney
  • Stomach
  • Colon
  • Pancreas

Q4. Is the spleen part of the digestive system?

  • No, it is part of the endocrine system
  • Yes, it aids digestion directly
  • Yes, it secretes gastric acid
  • No, it belongs to the lymphatic system

Q5. Which color is commonly associated with the splenic pulp on dissection?

  • Green and purple
  • Blue and yellow
  • Red and white
  • Black and gray

Q6. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood to the spleen?

  • Renal artery
  • Inferior mesenteric artery
  • Hepatic artery
  • Splenic artery

Q7. Can a person live without a spleen?

  • Only if the liver is removed as well
  • Only in childhood
  • Yes, but with increased infection risk
  • No, it is vital for life

Q8. Which type of immune cell is commonly found in the white pulp of the spleen?

  • Lymphocytes
  • Neutrophils
  • Basophils
  • Erythrocytes

Q9. What is the approximate size of a normal adult spleen?

  • About 12 cm long
  • About 20 cm long
  • About 5 cm long
  • About 30 cm long

Q10. Which surface of the spleen contacts the diaphragm?

  • Inferior surface
  • Anterior border
  • Visceral surface
  • Diaphragmatic surface
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