The Accumulation of Lymphatic Fluid and Resultant Swelling Caused by Obstruction

question 179

Multiple Choice

The accumulation of lymphatic fluid and resultant swelling caused by obstruction, removal, or hypoplasia of lymph vessels is known as:

• A) hypersplenism.
• B) lymphadenopathy.
• C) lymphocytosis.
• D) lymphedema.

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Definitions:

Translocation

The process of moving something from one place to another, in genetics, refers to a chromosome abnormality caused by rearrangement of parts between nonhomologous chromosomes.

Stomata

Pores on plant leaves and stems that allow gas exchange between the plant and the atmosphere.

Osmotic Pressure

The pressure that must be applied to a solution to prevent the inward flow of water across a semipermeable membrane, related to the concentration of solutes.

Guard Cells

Specialized cell pairs that flank stomatal pores on plant leaves, regulating the opening and closing of the pores to control gas exchange and water loss.