Beginner Splenic Vein Quiz

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

• Spleen
• Liver
• Suprarenal gland
• Right kidney

Q2. Where does the splenic vein begin?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q7. Which vein commonly drains into the splenic vein?

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

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

• Right lung
• Pancreas
• Urinary bladder
• Thyroid gland

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

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

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

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