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Local acute congestion is characterized by the affected organ(s) turning bluish-red due to large amounts of non-oxygenated blood.
Local acute congestion is characterized by the affected organ(s) turning bluish-red due to large amounts of non-oxygenated blood.
True (A)
Edema is defined as the abnormal accumulation of air in interstitial tissue spaces or body cavities.
Edema is defined as the abnormal accumulation of air in interstitial tissue spaces or body cavities.
False (B)
Gradual incomplete venous occlusion is a persistent cause of chronic congestion.
Gradual incomplete venous occlusion is a persistent cause of chronic congestion.
True (A)
Localized edema can result from local impaired venous drainage, local lymphatic blockage, or local inflammation.
Localized edema can result from local impaired venous drainage, local lymphatic blockage, or local inflammation.
Exudates are characterized by low protein content and low specific gravity.
Exudates are characterized by low protein content and low specific gravity.
Pitting edema refers to the depression or dent that results when pressure is applied to an area affected by edema.
Pitting edema refers to the depression or dent that results when pressure is applied to an area affected by edema.
Thrombosis can only occur if all three conditions of Virchow's triad are present.
Thrombosis can only occur if all three conditions of Virchow's triad are present.
Cardiac thrombi can only be attached to the valves of the heart.
Cardiac thrombi can only be attached to the valves of the heart.
Thrombo-embolism can result from fragmented thrombi.
Thrombo-embolism can result from fragmented thrombi.
