GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is the spleen located in the abdomen?
A
Left lower quadrant
B
Right upper quadrant
C
Left upper quadrant
D
Right lower quadrant
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The spleen is a fist-sized organ found in the upper left side of your abdomen, next to your stomach and behind your left ribs. It’s an important part of your immune system but you can survive without it. This is because the liver can take over many of the spleen’s functions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Where Is the Spleen? Your spleen is located in the upper left region of your abdomen – just behind your stomach and under your diaphragm.

Detailed explanation-3: -The spleen is located in the upper left abdominal cavity, just beneath the diaphragm, and posterior to the stomach. It is similar to a lymph node in shape and structure but it is much larger. The spleen is the largest lymphatic organ in the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -feeling full very quickly after eating (an enlarged spleen can press on the stomach) feeling discomfort or pain behind your left ribs. anaemia and fatigue. frequent infections. easy bleeding.

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