Breast distention is caused by:

1. overproduction of colostrum.
2. accumulation of milk in the lactiferous ducts.
3. hyperplasia of mammary tissue.
4. congestion of veins and lymphatics.


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1. Incorrect. Breast distention is caused by the temporary congestion of veins and lymphat-ics, not by overproduction of colostrum.
2. Incorrect. Breast distention is caused by the temporary congestion of veins and lymphat-ics, not by overproduction of milk.
3. Incorrect. Breast distention is caused by the temporary congestion of veins and lymphat-ics, not by hyperplasia of mammary tissue.
4. Correct. Breast distention is caused by the temporary congestion of veins and lymphat-ics.

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