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A liver spleen scanning machine typically consists of a large, rectangular imaging device resembling a tube or gantry, where the patient lies down. It features a movable platform for positioning the patient and a series of detectors that capture images of the liver and spleen. The machine may have screens displaying real-time images and controls for the technician to adjust settings. Overall, it has a modern and streamlined design, often with a white or light-colored exterior.
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What is the supporting framework called in soft organs like the spleen and liver?
Stroma
Where are damaged red blood cells phagocytized?
Damaged red blood cells are phagocytized in the spleen, liver, and bone marrow by macrophages. These specialized immune cells engulf and break down the damaged cells to recycle their components like iron and proteins.
What The spleen is not responsible for?
The spleen is not responsible for producing hormones or regulating blood pressure; those functions are primarily managed by the endocrine system. Additionally, it does not play a direct role in digestion, as that is mainly the function of the gastrointestinal tract. While the spleen is involved in filtering blood and immune responses, it does not store significant amounts of blood or nutrients like the liver does.
What organ is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen below the diaphragm and lateral to the kidney?
The spleen is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen, below the diaphragm, and lateral to the kidney. It is an important organ in the immune system, as it helps filter blood and plays a role in fighting infection.
What is the reticular fibers in soft organs like the spleen and liver form a supporting framework called what?
The reticular fibers in soft organs like the spleen and liver form a supporting framework known as the reticular connective tissue. This specialized connective tissue provides structural support and helps maintain the shape and organization of the organ's internal architecture, allowing for proper function and the efficient movement of cells and fluids. The reticular fibers are primarily composed of type III collagen, which is essential for the integrity of these organs.
What is the supporting framework called in soft organs like the spleen and liver?
Stroma
Where are damaged red blood cells phagocytized?
Damaged red blood cells are phagocytized in the spleen, liver, and bone marrow by macrophages. These specialized immune cells engulf and break down the damaged cells to recycle their components like iron and proteins.
What is spleen and gall bladder?
Spleen is a flat and solid lymphoid organ placed on the left upper and back side of your abdomen. Gall bladder is cyst or bag like structure, that is placed below the liver. It collects and concentrate the bile from the liver and sends the same to duodenum when required.
Can the spleen cause esophageal varices?
Esophageal varices are typically caused by portal hypertension due to liver disease, not by the spleen. However, if the spleen becomes enlarged (splenomegaly) due to certain conditions like cirrhosis, it can contribute to an increase in portal hypertension and indirectly worsen esophageal varices.
What is homogeneous attenuation of liver and spleen?
Homogeneous attenuation of the liver and spleen on imaging studies usually indicates that the tissues have a uniform density, suggesting that there are no significant areas of abnormality, such as masses or lesions. It may be a normal finding or can be seen in certain conditions like fatty infiltration or certain infections. Further evaluation may be needed to determine the cause of this finding.
What is physiologic activity in the Liver spleen and colon?
Physiologic activity in the liver involves processes such as detoxification, metabolism of nutrients, and production of bile. The spleen plays a role in filtering blood, producing antibodies, and storing red blood cells. In the colon, physiologic activity includes absorption of water and electrolytes, formation of feces, and hosting a large population of beneficial bacteria for digestion.
Which organs have ducts that lead to the small intestines - heart and liver - stomach and spleen - liver and pancreas - large intestine and kidney?
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Why can you live without a spleen?
Much like the appendix, the spleen is not required for life. It is very useful since it holds and filters some of the blood supply and does some other immune system work. You can live without it because it's role is secondary to that of the liver and kidneys. It's like losing your arm as opposed to losing your head.
I would like to see a pic of a spleen?
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Can the spleen regenerate itself?
I had my spleen removed 40 years ago and have since had two operations where it was noted that I had two small spleens grow in its place. Since then I have had some ultra sounds and have been told that there are now 4 small spleens. I believe they work as I was never given antibiotics to counter infections and at first it took a while to recover from colds but now I recover quite quickly. I had my spleen removed after a car accident at age 14. I took antibiotics for 3 years following the accident. (I include this because the above person seems to think antibiotics will inhibit growth.) I formed a small replacement spleen. These spleens do not come from nowhere and they are not reformations the original spleen. The form from small lymph like nodes located near the spleen. Only some people have them and occasionally after a spleen is removed (A spleen is basically a large complex lymph node) This small node will take over some of the functions of the spleen. There is nothing magical about it; It is simply the act of a previously useless node partially taking over the function of the spleen. It does grow in size and can be quite helpful. However it does not (as far as my research shows) protect against encapsulated bacteria like a spleen would. Encapsulated bacteria being possibly the largest threat to a person lacking a spleen. This is NOT regeneration of the original spleen. It is a node taking over some of the functions of the spleen.
What organ is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen below the diaphragm and lateral to the kidney?
The spleen is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen, below the diaphragm, and lateral to the kidney. It is an important organ in the immune system, as it helps filter blood and plays a role in fighting infection.
How does a splenectomy affects erythrocyte disposal?
One of the functions of the spleen is to play a role in the processing of dead red blood cells (erythrocytes), but it is not the only place in the body where that process takes place. The liver can take up that function as well as other tissues in the lymphatic system.
