Answer: spleen
Step-by-step explanation:
Spleen, located just below the left rib cage which helps body to fight infection and filter out old blood cells from your bloodstream.
A severe blow to the abdomen may cause ruptured spleen during a sports mishap, a fistfight or a car crash. Signs and symptoms of spleen rupture include:
- pain in the upper left abdomen
- Tenderness in the upper left abdomen
- Drop in blood pressure
- Discomfort, lightheadedness or dizziness
The person will undergo immediate surgery on the abdomen to treat the ruptured spleen. The surgeon must cut the abdomen open and perform a procedure known as laparotomy.