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faduma

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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


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ryansturges

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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

AngeliqueG

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:D TYSM

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