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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Transudate</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the main cause of arterial thrombosis?

    <p>Atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Infarction</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary mechanism of hypovolaemic shock?

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

    How does septic shock primarily affect the body?

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

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

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

    What is Caisson disease primarily associated with?

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

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

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

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