Parsa-Abnormalities of Blood Supply

Question 1

describe edema?

Answer 1

when there is excess accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissue space

Question 2

does colloid osmotic (oncotic) pressure draw fluid out?

Answer 2

no it draws it in. (hydrostatic pressure draws it out)

Question 3

what are examples of localized edema?

Answer 3

inflammation, allergic reaction, venous obstruction and lymphatic obstruction

Question 4

what are examples of generalized edema?

Answer 4

congestive heart failure, hypoproteinemia and sodium retention

Question 5

what is the term that describes severe edema that arises throughout the entire body?

Answer 5

anasarca

Question 6

what does transudate describe?

Answer 6

non-inflammatory edema casued by increased hydrostatic pressure, decreased oncotic pressure or lymphatic obstruction

Question 7

what does exudate describe?

Answer 7

inflammatory edema due to either the action of inflammatory mediators or direct vascular damage resulting in increased permeability