Blockage of the lymph vessels causes
A) Massive inflamm ation
B) Dehydration of the body due to lack of lymph return
C) Edema peripheral to the blockade
D) Edema proximal to the blockade
E) Congestive heart failure

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Blockage of the lymph vessels causes edema peripheral to the blockade because the lymphatic system is responsible for returning interstitial fluid back to the bloodstream. When lymph vessels are blocked, fluid accumulates in the tissues leading to swelling, known as edema, in the areas beyond (or peripheral to) the blockage.

Blockage of the Lymph Vessels Causes