Author Question: The _________ is the largest lymphatic organ in the body. a. pancreas b. liver c. appendix d. ... (Read 77 times)

faduma · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

The _________ is the largest lymphatic organ in the body.

a. pancreas
b. liver
c. appendix
d. spleen

Question 2

What procedure involves creating a right paramedic or upper midline abdominal incision?

a. Lung resection
b. Cholecystectomy
c. Appendectomy
d. Subtotal gastrectomy

ryansturges · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
As the largest lymphatic organ of the body, the spleen has an intimate role in the immunologic defenses of the body and acts as a blood reservoir. The main functions of the spleen involve the formation of blood elements.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
In a subtotal gastrectomy procedure, the peritoneal cavity is entered through a right paramedian or upper midline abdominal incision.