1)How many liters of wine can be held in a wine barrel whose capacity is 31 gal? 2)The recommended adult dose of Elixophyllin, a drug used to treat asthma, is 6mg/kg of body mass. Calculate the dose in milligrams for a 135 person.? 3)If an automobile is able to travel 250 on 11.8 of gasoline, what is the gas mileage in km/L ? 4)A pound of coffee beans yields 52 cups of coffee (4 cups = 1 ). How many milliliters of coffee can be obtained from 1 of coffee beans?
There are lymph nodes scattered throughout the body. The location of the affected lymph nodes makes a big difference. For example, the lymph nodes in the groove between the duodenum and the pancreas are a very common site of metastases. These are considered locoregional and are routinely removed during the Whipple surgical procedure. However, the spread of cancer to more distant lymph nodes, such as lymph nodes closer to the liver, may mean the tumor is unresectable. Liver: Metastases to the liver are a common finding especially with tumors in the tail and the body of the pancreas. Usually, if there is evidence of liver mets, surgery will not be an option. Celiac plexus: This is a network of many nerves that are grouped around the aorta where it passes through opening in the diaphragm. It is these nerves that cause back pain when pressed upon by a growing tumor. Therefore, this is where an alcohol is injected during an alcohol nerve block to stop the sensation of pain.
1. Know where the lymph nodes are located. You have the highest concentration of lymph nodes in your neck, around your collarbone, in your armpits, and in your groin. 1  Lymph nodes are present in groups, and are about the size of a pea or bean.2  Lymph nodes located in the groin are also called inguinal lymph nodes.. Check the lymph nodes on your neck and collarbone. Use the first 3 fingers of each hand to circle behind your ears, down each side of your neck and under your jaw line. If you feel lumps accompanied by tenderness, you may have swollen lymph nodes.