Oedema and Effusions: Fluid Accumulation and Pressure Mechanisms

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What is the primary factor that distinguishes a transudate from an exudate?

The protein content of the fluid (correct)

The rate of lymphatic drainage

The hydrostatic pressure within the fluid

The presence of cellular debris

Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for the development of a thrombus according to Virchow's triad?

Changes in the intimal surface of the vessel

Changes in the pattern of blood flow

Changes in the blood constituents

Increased blood viscosity (correct)

What is the primary mechanism by which arterial thrombosis leads to tissue infarction?

Decreased plasma oncotic pressure

Increased hydrostatic pressure

Increased vascular permeability

Impaired vascular perfusion (correct)

Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Immobilization/bed rest Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which venous thrombosis can lead to the development of varicose veins?

Increased hydrostatic pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common cause of arterial thrombosis in Western countries?

Atherosclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which a thrombus can lead to tissue infarction?

Embolization of the thrombus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of pulmonary edema?

Increased hydrostatic pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the colloid osmotic pressure (COP) in the maintenance of fluid balance?

To hold water within the vascular space Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common clinical consequence of venous thrombosis?

Oedema Signup and view all the answers

Oedema and Effusions: Fluid Accumulation and Pressure Mechanisms

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What is the primary factor that distinguishes a transudate from an exudate?

Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for the development of a thrombus according to Virchow's triad?

What is the primary mechanism by which arterial thrombosis leads to tissue infarction?

Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

What is the primary mechanism by which venous thrombosis can lead to the development of varicose veins?

Which of the following is the most common cause of arterial thrombosis in Western countries?

What is the primary mechanism by which a thrombus can lead to tissue infarction?

Which of the following is a common cause of pulmonary edema?

What is the primary function of the colloid osmotic pressure (COP) in the maintenance of fluid balance?

Which of the following is the most common clinical consequence of venous thrombosis?

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