A blockage in the lymphatic system can cause lymphedema because excess tissue fluid cannot be reabsorbed and builds up, leading to swelling.
Um bloqueio no sistema linfático pode causar linfedema porque o excesso de fluido tecidual não pode ser reabsorvido e acumula-se, levando ao inchaço.
| Front | Lymphoedema is a swelling in the legs which may be caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system. Suggest how a blockage in the lymphatic system could cause lymphoedema. [1 mark] |
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| Back | Excess tissue fluid cannot be (re)absorbed / builds up; |
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