Question

When the lymphatic structures of a limb are blocked due to tumors, the result is ________. A. severe localized edema distal to the blockage of that limb B. shrinkage of tissues distal in the limb to the blockage due to inadequate delivery of lymph C. abnormally high lymph drainage from the distal region D. increased pressure in the lymphatics proximal in the limb to the blockage

Answer 1

Answer:

A. severe localized edema distal to the blockage of that limb

Explanation:

The lymphatic system is described as a system that possesses every single lymphoid organ as well as lymphatic vessels, for example, spleen, lymphatic tissue & thymus of the throat and small intestine, lymph nodes, are all considered as lymphatic system or organs.

It consists of various "interrelated functions" and is responsible for the transfer of an individual's interstitial fluid from different tissues, transports and absorbs fats and fatty acid from an individual's digestive system, transports distinct white blood cells from and to the lymph nodes into an individual's bones.