Veterinary Medicine: Circulatory Disturbances Quiz
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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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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