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Which of the following is NOT a cause of non-inflammatory edema?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of non-inflammatory edema?
- Increased vascular permeability (correct)
- Lymphatic obstruction
- Increased hydrostatic pressure
- Reduced plasma osmotic pressure
What is the primary difference between inflammatory and non-inflammatory edema?
What is the primary difference between inflammatory and non-inflammatory edema?
- Inflammatory edema has a lower specific gravity than non-inflammatory edema
- Inflammatory edema is protein-rich while non-inflammatory edema is protein-poor (correct)
- Non-inflammatory edema is caused by inflammation while inflammatory edema is caused by other factors
- Non-inflammatory edema is caused by increased vascular permeability while inflammatory edema is caused by other factors
Which of the following is an example of localized non-inflammatory edema caused by increased hydrostatic pressure?
Which of the following is an example of localized non-inflammatory edema caused by increased hydrostatic pressure?
- Edema in the lower limbs due to deep venous thrombosis (correct)
- Edema in the lungs due to acute left ventricular failure
- Edema in the lower limbs due to portal hypertension from liver cirrhosis
- Edema in the upper extremity due to lymphatic obstruction from breast cancer treatment
What is the mechanism by which reduced plasma osmotic pressure leads to systemic edema?
What is the mechanism by which reduced plasma osmotic pressure leads to systemic edema?
Which of the following is an example of generalized non-inflammatory edema caused by reduced plasma osmotic pressure?
Which of the following is an example of generalized non-inflammatory edema caused by reduced plasma osmotic pressure?
What is the main component of extracellular fluid in the body?
What is the main component of extracellular fluid in the body?
What is the condition characterized by severe, generalized edema?
What is the condition characterized by severe, generalized edema?
Which factor controls the movement of fluid between vascular and interstitial spaces?
Which factor controls the movement of fluid between vascular and interstitial spaces?
Where does extravascular fluid collect in cases of edema?
Where does extravascular fluid collect in cases of edema?
What is the role of the lymphatics in controlling edema?
What is the role of the lymphatics in controlling edema?
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