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| What is the hemopoietic system also known as? |
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| What organs are completely part of the hemopoietic system? |
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| Thymus, spleen, lnn, lymph nodules, BM |
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| Aside from those organs which are completely part of the hemopoietic system, what is another important part of the system? |
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| Which are the primary organs of the hemopoietic system? |
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| Which are the secondary organs of the hemopoietic system? |
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| Spleen, lnn, lymph nodules, MALT, tonsils |
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| What part of the liver functions as part of the hemopoietic system? Where are they located? |
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| Kupffer cells (phagocytic macrophages); w/i the sinusoids |
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| What are some hemopoietic cells of the skin & mucosa of the alimentary tract, respiratory tract, & urogenital tract? |
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| plasma cells, dendritic cells, macrophages |
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| What is the largest secondary lymphoid organ? |
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| In what animals are splenic fissures most common? |
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| What is usually the clinical significance of splenic fissures? |
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| What are 3 causes of lymphoid necrosis of the spleen? |
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| acute viral infections, mycotoxicosis, stress |
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| What are the lesions of lymphoid necrosis of the spleen? |
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| Lysis of lymphocytes (starry sky effect) |
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| What are 2 causes of acute splenitis? |
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| Anthrax, Septicemia (e.g. erysipelas) |
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| What is a cause of hyperplastic splenitis? |
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| Subacute septicemia (e.g. salmonellosis) |
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| What are 2 causes of granulomatous splenitis? |
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| What are the lesions associated with purulent splenitis? |
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| What are 2 causes of purulent splenitis? |
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| Local extension from penetrating wounds in reticulum; Caseous lymphadenitis in goats & sheep |
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| What animals are especially prone to age-related splenic atrophy? |
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| Obstructions of which 3 vv. can cause abnormal blood flow leading to splenomegaly? |
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