____________ Prevention Is Based on the Assumption That Trying to Prevent

question 37

Short Answer

____________ prevention is based on the assumption that trying to prevent a problem from occurring in the first place is better than trying to deal with it after the fact (similar to the old saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure").

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Definitions:

Afferent Vessel

A vessel that carries blood or lymph fluid towards a particular tissue or organ in the body.

Lymphoid Organ

Lymphoid organs, including the lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus, are part of the immune system and play a role in producing, storing, and carrying white blood cells.

Lymphatic Vessel

A network of thin tubes that transport lymph, a fluid containing white blood cells, throughout the body.

Lymph-collecting Vessel

Part of the lymphatic system, these vessels carry lymph, a clear fluid containing white blood cells and waste products, back towards the heart.