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?
- Produces insulin
- Secretes digestive enzymes
- Stores bile
- Filters blood and supports immunity
Q3. Which organ is located anterior to the spleen?
- Colon
- Stomach
- Pancreas
- Kidney
Q4. Is the spleen part of the digestive system?
- Yes, it secretes gastric acid
- No, it is part of the endocrine system
- Yes, it aids digestion directly
- No, it belongs to the lymphatic system
Q5. Which color is commonly associated with the splenic pulp on dissection?
- Blue and yellow
- Green and purple
- Black and gray
- Red and white
Q6. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood to the spleen?
- Inferior mesenteric artery
- Renal artery
- Splenic artery
- Hepatic artery
Q7. Can a person live without a spleen?
- Yes, but with increased infection risk
- Only if the liver is removed as well
- Only in childhood
- No, it is vital for life
Q8. Which type of immune cell is commonly found in the white pulp of the spleen?
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes
- Erythrocytes
- Basophils
Q9. What is the approximate size of a normal adult spleen?
- About 20 cm long
- About 5 cm long
- About 12 cm long
- About 30 cm long
Q10. Which surface of the spleen contacts the diaphragm?
- Visceral surface
- Inferior surface
- Anterior border
- Diaphragmatic surface