10 Questions
What is the primary cause of exudate formation?
Increased vascular permeability due to infective process
Which condition is most likely to result in reduced plasma osmotic pressure (hypoproteinemia)?
Protein-losing glomerulopathies
What is the common cause of impaired venous return leading to edema?
Constrictive pericarditis
In which part of the body does edema typically accumulate when there is excessive salt intake with renal insufficiency?
Subcutaneous tissues
What is the typical morphological appearance of edema in the lungs?
Frothy, sometimes blood-tinged fluid
What is the main cause of pitting oedema?
Increased interstitial fluid volume
Which factor primarily maintains the constant level of interstitial fluid?
Plasma colloid oncotic pressure
What type of oedema is associated with an inflammatory response?
Pitting oedema
What is the primary factor influencing fluid movement across capillary walls?
Plasma colloid oncotic pressure
In oedema, impaired removal of interstitial fluid is primarily associated with:
Decreased lymphatic drainage
Learn about the accumulation of interstitial fluid, types of edema, and the pathogenesis of different types. Understand the clinical relevance of transudate and exudate in this lesson on fluid homeostasis and edema.
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