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What is referred to as hydrostatic pressure in vessels?
What is referred to as hydrostatic pressure in vessels?
Which statement is true regarding hydrostatic pressure?
Which statement is true regarding hydrostatic pressure?
What role does hydrostatic pressure play in the body?
What role does hydrostatic pressure play in the body?
In which situation would hydrostatic pressure be expected to increase?
In which situation would hydrostatic pressure be expected to increase?
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Which factor does NOT influence hydrostatic pressure in blood vessels?
Which factor does NOT influence hydrostatic pressure in blood vessels?
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What role does hydrostatic pressure play in interstitial tissue?
What role does hydrostatic pressure play in interstitial tissue?
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How does osmotic pressure affect fluid movement in the interstitial tissue?
How does osmotic pressure affect fluid movement in the interstitial tissue?
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What is the primary function of osmotic pressure in fluid dynamics?
What is the primary function of osmotic pressure in fluid dynamics?
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What effect does the presence of dissolved solutes have on fluid movement in interstitial tissue?
What effect does the presence of dissolved solutes have on fluid movement in interstitial tissue?
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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure?
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Study Notes
Haemodynamic Disorders
- Hemodynamics studies blood and fluid flow in the body
- Proper flow requires balance between hydrostatic and osmotic pressure
- Imbalance leads to abnormal fluid distribution (edema) in cells or interstitial tissues
- Coagulation maintains vascular integrity, but inappropriate coagulation can cause vessel occlusion
- Adequate blood flow is essential for cellular oxygen and nutrient supply, and waste removal
- Inadequate blood flow to an organ is termed ischemia
- Ischemia can cause cellular dysfunction and, if severe, cell death
- Shock results from reduced blood volume, heart failure, or generalized vasculature dilation due to infection
Edema
- Edema is fluid accumulation in cells, interstitial tissues, or body cavities.
- Mechanisms include increased vascular hydrostatic pressure, decreased plasma osmotic pressure, lymphatic obstruction, and inflammation
- Causes of increased vascular hydrostatic pressure include heart failure (blood buildup in veins) and cirrhosis (liver scarring impairing blood flow)
- Venous obstruction (e.g., tumor) can also cause increased pressure, leading to fluid leakage
- Decreased plasma osmotic pressure can result from decreased albumin production by the liver, increased protein loss by the kidneys, or malnutrition.
- Lymphatic obstruction causes edema due to conditions like lymphoma or parasitic infections (elephantiasis)
Causes of Inflammation
- Increased vascular permeability during acute inflammation causes edema
- Edema effects vary depending on the affected organ
- Soft tissues: usually no significant damage, cosmetic changes possible
- Lungs: fluid in alveoli and pleural cavities, affecting oxygenation
- Brain: swollen brain, increased intracranial pressure, herniation risk
Important Concepts and Terms
- Transudate: protein-poor fluid, often caused by heart failure or decreased protein levels
- Exudate: protein-rich fluid, often caused by inflammation
- Dependent edema: fluid accumulation in extremities due to gravity, often associated with heart failure
- Pitting edema: finger depression impressions remain in swollen skin, common with heart failure, often a transudate
- Anasarca: generalized body edema often associated with kidney protein loss
Shock
- Shock is generalized hypoperfusion (inadequate blood flow) to organs.
- Three main types: cardiogenic (pump failure), hypovolemic (low blood volume), septic (infection-induced).
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This quiz covers key concepts related to haemodynamics and edema. It explores the balance of fluid flow in the body, the causes and consequences of edema, and the impacts of ischemia and shock. Test your understanding of these critical physiological processes.
