Which would you predict would occur if a disease blocked the flow of lymph?
A) Lymphokinesis would increase.
B) Hematopoiesis would not occur.
C) The liver might become enlarged or lymphedema may occur.
D) The affected extremity would begin to shrink and become useless.

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Blocking the flow of lymph can cause a buildup of lymph fluid, leading to swelling and enlargement of the affected area, known as lymphedema. The liver can also become enlarged as it tries to compensate for decreased lymph flow. Hematopoiesis, the production of blood cells, is not directly affected by lymph flow. Lymphokinesis, the movement of lymph, would likely be decreased rather than increased due to the blockage. The affected extremity may become swollen and stiff, but it is unlikely to shrink or become completely useless.

Which Would You Predict Would Occur If a Disease Blocked