The Spleen Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

The spleen is

• A) embedded within the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue.
• B) wedged between the pancreas, the left kidney, and the diaphragm.
• C) medial to the stomach and just inferior to the diaphragm.
• D) attached to the lateral border of the stomach.
• E) posterolateral to the liver.

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