Hodgkin disease is:
A malignant tumor of the lymph nodes
A benign tumor of the spleen
A malignant tumor of the spleen
A benign tumor of the lymph nodes
The Correct Answer is A
A. Hodgkin disease (also known as Hodgkin lymphoma) is a type of cancer that originates in the lymph nodes. It is characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, a specific type of abnormal cell found in the lymphatic tissue.
B. Benign tumors of the spleen are not associated with Hodgkin disease.
C. A malignant tumor of the spleen refers to cancers like splenic lymphoma or metastasis from other organs, but this is not Hodgkin disease.
D. A benign tumor of the lymph nodes is not the correct description for Hodgkin disease, as it is a malignant (cancerous) condition.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the right side of the head, neck, right arm, and right side of the chest, including the right breast (right mammary vessels).
A. Right Tibial vessels drain lymph from the lower legs, which eventually drains into the thoracic duct, not the right lymphatic duct.
B. Right iliac vessels drain lymph from the pelvic region and also empty into the thoracic duct, not the right lymphatic duct.
D. Right femoral vessels drain lymph from the lower limbs, and their lymph also eventually drains into the thoracic duct.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Jaundice is caused by a buildup of bilirubin in the blood, typically due to liver or bile duct issues, not a blockage of lymph flow.
B. Edema occurs when there is an accumulation of fluid in tissues, which can result from a blockage in the lymphatic system (called lymphedema). This disrupts the normal drainage of lymph, causing swelling.
C. Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins, typically caused by poor blood circulation, not lymphatic blockage.
D. Anemia is a condition where there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, and it is not related to a blockage of lymph flow.
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