When the lymphatic structures of a limb are blocked due to tumors, the result is ________
A) increased pressure in the lymphatics proximal in the limb to the blockage
B) abnormally high lymph drainage from the distal region
C) shrinkage of tissues distal in the limb to the blockage due to inadequate delivery of lymph
D) severe localized edema distal to the blockage of that limb
D
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An articular capsule is present in
A. synovial joints. B. fibrous joints and synovial joints. C. fibrous joints and cartilaginous joints. D. all joints. E. fibrous joints.
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