If Lymphatic Return is Blocked

Question

If lymphatic return is blocked:
A)blood protein concentration soon falls below normal.
B)blood osmotic pressure soon falls below normal.
C)fluid imbalance and death will result.
D)all of the above will occur.

Accepted Answer

If lymphatic return is blocked, fluid buildup will occur in the interstitial spaces leading to fluid imbalance, decreased blood protein concentration, and decreased blood osmotic pressure. If not treated, this can eventually lead to death. Therefore, all of the above scenarios will occur.