17 Questions
What happens when there is an accumulation of fluid in a tissue?
Risk of tissue necrosis
Which route is involved in capillary exchange that includes Pinocytosis and endocytosis processes?
Transcytosis
In the comparison between blood vessels, what variable plays a significant role in blood flow according to the text?
Vessel radius
What is one of the causes of Edema mentioned in the text?
Hypertension
How do obstacles to lymphatic drainage contribute to Edema's consequences?
Decrease waste removal
Which of the following is NOT a cause of clot formation or embolization in aneurysms?
Low blood viscosity
According to the classification of aneurysms by location, which of the following is NOT listed?
Femoral artery aneurysms
Which of the following statements about veins is TRUE?
Veins have lower blood pressure than arteries, typically around 10 mm Hg.
Which of the following factors affects peripheral resistance and blood flow?
All of the above
Which of the following statements about venous sinuses is TRUE?
They have thin walls and large lumens.
How does polycythemia (high red blood cell count) affect blood flow?
Increases blood flow
What is a common cause of aneurysms?
Chronic hypertension or atherosclerosis
What happens as an aneurysm increases in size?
The risk of rupture increases
Which of the following is a common site for an aneurysm?
Abdominal aorta, renal arteries, or the arterial circle at the base of the brain
What is the main risk associated with a ruptured aneurysm?
Bleeding
What is the medical term for a blood-filled, balloon-like bulge in the wall of a blood vessel?
Aneurysm
What is a common risk factor for developing an aneurysm?
Hereditary condition
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