Question 8

(Multiple Choice)

A woman has her right breast and right axillary lymph nodes removed. Which of the following might occur?


A) Cisterna chyli flow increases.
B) The thoracic duct would be severed.
C) Right lymphatic duct drainage decreases causing edema in the right arm.
D) Lymph drainage would be affected in her left arm.
E) Lymph drainage would be affected in both legs.

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