What are the major causes of secondary lymphedema?

What will be an ideal response?


? metastatic neoplasms
? surgical trauma
? radiation exposure
? chemotherapy
? filariasis
? infections
? venous insufficiency
? burns
? obesity
? prolonged use of corticosteroids

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Which of the following best describes the body's reaction to exposure to or invasion by antigens?

A) Anaphylaxis B) Adaptation C) Immune response D) Tachyphylaxis

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An example of __________ euthanasia is NOT performing CPR when a person's heart stops

a. active b. passive c. voluntary d. involuntary

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Which of the following is NOT a step in a civil lawsuit?

a. complaint b. answer c. discovery d. incarceration

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Some animal viruses are responsible for diseases such as hemorrhagic fever caused by ____________________ virus

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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