A Man Involved in a Traffic Accident Is Rushed to the Emergency

question 60

Essay

A man involved in a traffic accident is rushed to the emergency room of a hospital with severe internal bleeding. Examination reveals a ruptured spleen. What is the treatment of choice and what is the likely long-term outcome (prognosis)?

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Definitions:

Postsynaptic Membrane

The part of the neuron or muscle cell that receives signals from the presynaptic neuron via neurotransmitters across the synaptic gap.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the central and peripheral nervous systems, playing key roles in muscle activation, memory formation, and many other physiological functions.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Acetylcholinesterase

An enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, playing a critical role in muscle function and neural transmission.