Why Is Having an Understanding of the Lymphatic Drainage of the Breast

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Multiple Choice

Why is having an understanding of the lymphatic drainage of the breast important in formulating the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer?

• A) A single cell of a primary cancer tumor can spread to other areas of the body through the lymphatic system and cause metastasis.
• B) Removing the cancer can stop drainage of blood from the tumor and increase the flow of drainage of lymph from the breast area.
• C) The lymphatic drainage will start to clot and decrease further lymphatic drainage.
• D) The cancerous breast tissue will decrease lymphatic drainage, thus inhibiting the spreading of the tumor cells.

Understand the basic sociological theories and their founders.

Analyze the concept of social structures and their effects on society.

Comprehend the evolution of societal control mechanisms from pre-industrial to modern societies.

Identify the relationship between sociological theories and contemporary social issues.

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Definitions:

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

An unexplained and sudden death of a seemingly healthy infant, usually during sleep, in the first year of life.

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the heart, which pumps blood throughout the body.

Clinical Death

The cessation of blood circulation and breathing, often considered as a medical criterion for death.

Breathing

The physiological process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, essential for life in most organisms.