10 Questions
Edema typically accumulates preferentially in parts of the body positioned the greatest distance above the heart. (True/False)
False
Excessive salt intake is not a factor in sodium retention. (True/False)
False
In cases of generalized brain edema, sulci are narrowed as the gyri swell and become flattened against the skull. (True/False)
True
Lymphatic obstruction can be caused by post-surgical factors. (True/False)
True
The protein content in transudate is high (>2g/dl). (True/False)
False
What is the accumulation of interstitial fluid in tissues resulting from a net movement of water into extravascular space called?
False
What are the types of oedema?
False
What are the factors influencing fluid movement across capillary walls?
False
What is the maintenance of interstitial fluid as constant dependent on?
False
What are the causes of oedema?
False
This quiz covers the fundamentals of oedema, including the definition, types, pathogenesis, and clinical relevance of transudate and exudate. Topics include fluid homeostasis, Starling forces, and the accumulation of interstitial fluid in tissues.
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