Question

Source: CDC 12. In the analysis of breast cancer. lymph nodes of the axillary region are removed and a biopsy is performed. The removal of the nodes is done to determine if cancer has spread from the breast to other regions of the body. What effect would the removal of lymph nodes have on the drainage of the pectoral region? 13. Lymphatic vessels have a one-way flow from the extremities to the heart. Damage to the lymphatic system can lead to edema, an increase in tissue fluid. From the standpoint of reducing edema, how does the use of medical leeches (segmented worms that drain tissue fluid) work for a region that has suffered truma?

can you please answer questions 12 and 13 please

Answer 1

Question 12.

Removal of lymph nodes on axillary region will cause swelling , Or edema of pectoral region.

Question 13.

• Medical leeches are placed on ends of extremities.
• This medical leeches drain excess tissue fluid from region, decreasing edema and remvoing debris and potential pathogens