Question

leukemia is a(n)
o bacterial infection of the blood
o cancer of white blood cells
o enlargement of the spleen
o type of parasite
question 20
1 pts
generalized swelling of an arm or leg that occurs after surgical removal of a chain of lymph nodes is known as:
o thrombosis
o mononucleosis
o lymphoma
o lymphedema
question 21
1 pts
which layer of the heart is the muscular layer?
o myocardium
o endocardium
o pericardium
o epicardium

Explanation:

• Question 1: Leukemia is a cancer of white blood cells. It is characterized by the uncontrolled production of abnormal white blood cells in the bone marrow.
• Question 20: Lymphedema is the generalized swelling of an arm or leg that occurs after surgical removal of a chain of lymph nodes. This is because the lymphatic system, which is responsible for draining fluid from tissues, is disrupted.
• Question 21: The myocardium is the muscular layer of the heart. It is responsible for the contraction and relaxation of the heart, which pumps blood throughout the body.

Answer:

• Question 1: cancer of white blood cells
• Question 20: lymphedema
• Question 21: myocardium