Pathophysiology of Exudation and Transudation
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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes exudation from transudation?

  • Exudation results from increased vascular permeability. (correct)
  • Exudation consists of sterile fluids.
  • Exudation occurs only in body cavities.
  • Exudation involves only fluid transfer without proteins.
  • What is the specific gravity of exudate?

  • 1.000 or less
  • Greater than 1.030
  • 1.010
  • 1.020 or more (correct)
  • What primarily constitutes pus?

  • Exudates rich in plasma proteins.
  • Transudates with high levels of albumin.
  • Clear fluids with low cell content.
  • Exudate rich in leukocytes and cellular debris. (correct)
  • What is a significant factor contributing to transudation?

    <p>Increased hydrostatic pressure in vessels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the protein content in transudate?

    <p>It contains mostly albumin and very little protein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Exudation

    • A fluid rich in proteins and cells escapes from the vascular system into interstitial tissues or body cavities.
    • This escape is caused by an increase in vascular permeability.
    • Exudate has a specific gravity of 1.020 or more.

    Pus

    • Exudate that is rich in leukocytes and parenchymal cell debris in tissues.

    Transudation

    • An ultrafiltration of blood plasma due to increased hydrostatic pressure in vessels.
    • This process does not involve an increase in permeability.
    • The fluid in transudation has very little protein, mostly albumin.

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    This quiz explores the concepts of exudation and transudation in detail. Learn about the processes that cause fluid to escape from the vascular system and the characteristics of exudates versus transudates. Test your knowledge of these important physiological mechanisms.

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