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Spleen
Small set I made for the spleen for a project
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |