Veterinary Medicine: Circulatory Disturbances Quiz

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What is the primary cause of oedema?

Increased osmotic pressure
Insufficient lymphatic drainage
Decreased hydrostatic pressure
Excessive fluid movement out of vessels (correct)

Which factor can lead to sodium/water retention?

Lymphatic blockage (correct)
Increased vascular permeability
Decreased osmotic pressure
Increased hydrostatic pressure

What is the role of lymphatic drainage in preventing oedema?

It balances fluid movement between vascular and extravascular compartments (correct)
It increases hydrostatic pressure
It decreases osmotic pressure
It promotes sodium/water retention

In which condition does oedema result from increased vascular permeability?

<p>Inflammation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Starling equilibrium in fluid movement?

<p>To maintain balance of hydrostatic and osmotic pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What causes oedema?

Excess fluid leaks out of blood vessels into surrounding tissues.

How does lymphatic blockage cause oedema?

Lymphatic blockage disrupts the balance of fluid movement, leading to sodium and water buildup in the tissues.

What's the role of lymphatic drainage?

Lymphatic drainage removes excess fluid from tissues, preventing oedema by maintaining balance between the blood vessels and surrounding spaces.

How does inflammation cause oedema?

Inflammation increases the permeability of blood vessels, allowing more fluid to leak out, resulting in oedema.

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What does Starling equilibrium do?

Starling equilibrium maintains a balance between hydrostatic and osmotic forces in blood vessels. This balance controls fluid movement in and out of vessels, preventing oedema.

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