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Its location. The spleen's vulnerable location means it's at risk of injury. A severe blow to the stomach area can crush the spleen, tearing its covering and the tissue inside. Probably also due to the fact that it is the most vascular organ of the body (350 L of blood passes through it per day). For this reason, splenic injury poses a potentially life-threatening situation.
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∙ 11y agoyes, it could rupture
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Dead and injured white blood cells are removed from circulation by the?
spleen
Where in the body is the largest single collection of lymphoid tissue?
That is called as Spleen.
The largest lymphoid organ?
The spleen is the largest organ of the Lymphatic system.
Scientific name for spleen?
the scientific name for spleen is spleen xD
What is a 2 cm splenule anterior to the native spleen?
A marble sized piece of extra spleen in front of the spleen.
Dead and injured white blood cells are removed from circulation by the?
spleen
How long does it take to recover from spleen injury?
Injured or ruptured spleen is medical emergency. This usually happens due to trauma to enlarged spleen. Spleen get enlarged mostly due to malaria. You will bleed heavily and need an emergency operation. The surgeon is likely to remove your spleen, to save your life.
How do you know if you bruised your spline in a fall?
spine? or spleen?
What are the most commonly injured viscera in a penetrating trauma?
The lungs, intestines, spleen, liver and heart.
Can your spleen fall out of your body?
Yes have you never seen them scary movies where the bad guy looks at the inocent people and make their spleen fall out of their bodys? I mean c'mon if its in movies then you know its true!
Who injured Matt Hardy?
MVP and Randy Orton injured Matt Hardy in Fall 2007
How do people critically injured go to the toilet?
they fall in :(
Can you sue for a slip and fall if you wasnt injured?
No you cant.
Which system is the most easily injured if you slip and fall?
(skin)
Where in the body is the largest single collection of lymphoid tissue?
That is called as Spleen.
How can you be injured during an earthquake?
something could fall on you, like your roof
How do you get injured in basketball?
you could get hit ,fall ,get elbowed, or have the ball hit you.
