Hyperemia and Congestion Quiz

Pressure from outside

Liver cirrhosis or fibrosis

Sudden complete venous obstruction (correct)

Rupture of veins and capillaries

Pressure from outside resulting in mechanical obstruction

Obstruction of veins leading to hypoxia

Increase in venous blood due to obstruction of venous outflow

Edema (correct)

Active dilatation of the arterioles & capillaries in response to metabolic activity (correct)

Rupture of veins and capillaries

Chronic dilatation of the veins, venules, and capillaries proximal to the obstruction

Increase in venous blood in an organ as a result of obstruction of venous outflow

<p>Sudden complete venous obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hyperemia is an active response to metabolic activity, while congestion is a passive increase in venous blood due to obstruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers