Why is it important for an oncologist to understand lymphatic drainage?

A. Cancer cells often metastasize via the lymphatic system.
B. Lymphomas are the most common cancers in the body.
C. Most cancers start in the lymphatic system.
D. Oncologists can use lymphatic drainage to help drain a cancer from an area of the body.


A. Cancer cells often metastasize via the lymphatic system.

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a. acid b. carbon dioxide c. osmolarity d. oxygen e. potassium

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The stage of labor in which the fetus is expelled is the ________ stage.

A. first B. second C. third D. fourth E. fifth

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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