20 Questions
What is the accumulation of fluid in tissues called?
Oedema
Which condition is characterized by a state of circulatory collapse?
Shock
What is the main cause of arterial thrombosis?
Atherosclerosis
Which condition results from the death of a tissue due to impaired blood supply?
Infarction
What are the three general predisposing factors to thrombosis known as?
Virchow's Triad
Which condition is characterized by an ultrafiltrate of blood plasma with low protein content?
Transudate
What is a detached intravascular solid, liquid or gaseous mass carried by the blood known as?
Embolism
Which condition can lead to oedema, varicose veins, and ulcers?
Venous Thrombosis
What is the main cause of arterial thrombosis?
Atherosclerosis
What condition results from vascular perfusion impairment, depriving tissues of vital nutrients, especially oxygen?
Infarction
What is the most common cause of maternal mortality in amniotic fluid embolism?
Infusion of foetal tissues into maternal tissues
Which of the following can lead to gas embolism in the body?
Deep sea dives
What is the primary manifestation of air embolism known as 'the bends'?
Skeletal muscle and soft tissue involvement
In which type of infarct do tissues have dual circulations and can collect blood in the infarcted zone?
Red infarcts
What is the primary mechanism of hypovolaemic shock?
Peripheral vasodilation and blood pooling
How does septic shock primarily affect the body?
Organ dysfunction
What is the primary source of gas bubbles causing 'the chokes' in gas embolism?
Pulmonary oedema
Which condition results from the biochemical activation of coagulation factors and immune system components by amniotic fluid?
Amniotic fluid embolism syndrome
What is Caisson disease primarily associated with?
Slow decompression in a pressure chamber
What is the manifestation of air embolism known as 'the chokes'?
Pulmonary oedema, haemorrhage, emphysema
Learn about circulatory disorders such as oedema, ischaemia, thromboembolism, infarction, and shock with a focus on pathophysiology, clinical features, definitions, and consequences. This quiz covers topics like Virchow’s Triad, types of necrosis, and the pathogenesis of shock.
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