Circulatory Disorders: Ischaemia, Infarction, Shock, Oedema, Thromboembolism

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What is the accumulation of fluid in tissues called?

  • Oedema (correct)
  • Ischaemia
  • Thrombosis
  • Effusion

Which condition is characterized by a state of circulatory collapse?

  • Shock (correct)
  • Thrombosis
  • Oedema
  • Infarction

What is the main cause of arterial thrombosis?

  • Atherosclerosis (correct)
  • Venous obstruction
  • Stasis
  • Hypercoagulable states

Which condition results from the death of a tissue due to impaired blood supply?

<p>Infarction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three general predisposing factors to thrombosis known as?

<p>Virchow's Triad (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by an ultrafiltrate of blood plasma with low protein content?

<p>Transudate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a detached intravascular solid, liquid or gaseous mass carried by the blood known as?

<p>Embolism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can lead to oedema, varicose veins, and ulcers?

<p>Venous Thrombosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of arterial thrombosis?

<p>Atherosclerosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition results from vascular perfusion impairment, depriving tissues of vital nutrients, especially oxygen?

<p>Infarction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of maternal mortality in amniotic fluid embolism?

<p>Infusion of foetal tissues into maternal tissues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can lead to gas embolism in the body?

<p>Deep sea dives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary manifestation of air embolism known as 'the bends'?

<p>Skeletal muscle and soft tissue involvement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of infarct do tissues have dual circulations and can collect blood in the infarcted zone?

<p>Red infarcts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of hypovolaemic shock?

<p>Peripheral vasodilation and blood pooling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does septic shock primarily affect the body?

<p>Organ dysfunction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of gas bubbles causing 'the chokes' in gas embolism?

<p>Pulmonary oedema (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition results from the biochemical activation of coagulation factors and immune system components by amniotic fluid?

<p>Amniotic fluid embolism syndrome (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Caisson disease primarily associated with?

<p>Slow decompression in a pressure chamber (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the manifestation of air embolism known as 'the chokes'?

<p>Pulmonary oedema, haemorrhage, emphysema (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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