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What is the role of colloid osmotic pressure in the body?
What is the role of colloid osmotic pressure in the body?
- To obstruct lymphatic drainage
- To increase hydrostatic pressure
- To cause fluid accumulation in tissues
- To hold water within the vascular space (correct)
Which condition is characterized by an ultrafiltrate of blood plasma with low protein content?
Which condition is characterized by an ultrafiltrate of blood plasma with low protein content?
- Exudate
- Transudate (correct)
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Liver cirrhosis
What can be a cause of pulmonary edema?
What can be a cause of pulmonary edema?
- Decreased plasma oncotic pressure
- Kidney disease
- Thrombosis
- Increased hydrostatic pressure in the lungs (correct)
What predisposing factors make up Virchow's triad for thrombosis?
What predisposing factors make up Virchow's triad for thrombosis?
Which condition is NOT associated with arterial thrombosis?
Which condition is NOT associated with arterial thrombosis?
What is the primary consequence of arterial thrombosis?
What is the primary consequence of arterial thrombosis?
Which condition can lead to thrombus embolization?
Which condition can lead to thrombus embolization?
'Embolism' involves the transportation of detached intravascular masses to distant sites through blood. Which of the following does NOT characterize an embolism?
'Embolism' involves the transportation of detached intravascular masses to distant sites through blood. Which of the following does NOT characterize an embolism?
'Organization & recanalization' are parts of which process related to thrombi?
'Organization & recanalization' are parts of which process related to thrombi?
What is the main function of hydrostatic pressure in the body?
What is the main function of hydrostatic pressure in the body?
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