When the lymphatic structures of a limb are blocked due to tumors, the result is ________.
A) shrinkage of tissues distal in the limb to the blockage due to inadequate delivery of lymph
B) severe localized edema distal to the blockage of that limb
C) increased pressure in the lymphatics proximal in the limb to the blockage
D) abnormally high lymph drainage from the distal region

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When the lymphatic structures of a limb are blocked due to tumors, the lymph fluid cannot drain properly, leading to a build-up of fluid in the affected area, resulting in severe localized edema distal to the blockage of that limb.

When the Lymphatic Structures of a Limb Are Blocked Due