Why Is the Spleen an Organ Particularly Susceptible to Rupture

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Essay

Why is the spleen an organ particularly susceptible to rupture in an accident, and why is this such a serious potential problem

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Definitions:

Sponge

A simple aquatic creature with a porous body, or a soft, absorbent material used for washing and cleaning.

Type II Alveolar Cell

is a cell in the alveoli of the lungs that produces surfactant to reduce surface tension and prevent lung collapse.

Surfactant

A substance that reduces surface tension, in the lungs it prevents the collapse of alveoli during exhalation.

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which gases (like oxygen and carbon dioxide) are transferred between the bloodstream and the environment.