Stephanie has her cancerous right breast removed, and the surgeon also removes lymph nodes in the axillary region to prevent spread of the cancer. As a result, Stephanie's right arm
A. receives too much blood and swells.
B. loses tissue fluid.
C. becomes edematous.
D. loses its blood supply.
Answer: C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) receptor B) first-order C) second-order D) third-order E) fourth-order
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