Beginner Splenic Vein Quiz

Q1. Which organ is the principal source of blood entering the splenic vein?

• Right kidney
• Liver
• Spleen
• Suprarenal gland

Q2. Where does the splenic vein begin?

• Within the renal pelvis
• At the aortic bifurcation
• At the splenic hilum
• At the porta hepatis

Q3. In which general direction does the splenic vein travel from the spleen?

• From right to left
• Vertically through the thorax
• Inferiorly into the pelvis
• From left to right

Q4. What is the splenic vein's usual relationship to the pancreas?

• It passes through the gallbladder
• It runs within the pancreatic duct
• It lies entirely anterior to the stomach
• It runs posterior to the pancreas

Q5. Which vein joins the splenic vein to form the hepatic portal vein?

• Left renal vein
• Superior mesenteric vein
• Right hepatic vein
• Inferior vena cava

Q6. Where is the hepatic portal vein usually formed from the splenic and superior mesenteric veins?

• Inside the spleen
• Anterior to the urinary bladder
• Within the right atrium
• Posterior to the neck of the pancreas

Q7. Which vein commonly drains into the splenic vein?

• Right renal vein
• Right gonadal vein
• Middle hepatic vein
• Inferior mesenteric vein

Q8. Which organ supplies numerous small tributaries directly to the splenic vein along its course?

• Pancreas
• Urinary bladder
• Thyroid gland
• Right lung

Q9. The splenic vein is part of which venous system?

• Dural venous sinus system
• Hepatic portal venous system
• Pulmonary venous system
• Coronary venous system

Q10. Where does blood in the splenic vein ultimately travel before entering systemic venous circulation?

• Through the kidney
• Directly to the right atrium
• Through the liver
• Through the pulmonary veins