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Spleen
Small set I made for the spleen for a project
Question | Answer |
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Capsule | The outer portion of the spleen |
Trabeculae | Extensions of the spleen that make up the skeleton of the spleen |
Afferent lymph vessels | Lymph vessels that drain their lymph into the spleen for filtration |
Efferent lymph vessel | Lymph vessel located in the hilum that drains lymph out of the spleen. |
Reticular fibers | Fibers that extend from the trabeculae that form a network of connective tissue |
White pulp | Connective tissue of the spleen that contains lymphatic tissue, which surrounds arteries in the spleen |
Red pulp | Connective tissue that contains blood cells and capillaries |
Lymph nodule | Contains germinal centers for lymphocyte creation |