Serous Fluids Flashcards
both ultrafiltrate of plasma
serous and serum
thin layers of loose connective tissue covered by a layer of mesothelium which lines serous cavities such as the heart or the lungs
serous membrane
fills the space between the visceral and parietal portion
serous fluid
the membrane lining the thoracic cavity giving rise to pleural fluid
pleura
lines the cavity of the heart producing pericardial fluid
pericardium
serous membrane lining the abdominal activity and covering the abdominal organs as well
peritonium
the procedure for obtaining serous fluids
paracentesis
accumulation of fluids in a cavity
effusion
pericardium location
heart
serous fluid is formed by the
parietal membrane
serous fluid is absorbed by the
visceral membrane
formation of serous fluid is by
ultrafiltrate plasma
the process of the serous fluids depends on what pressure in the capillaries?
hydrostatic pressure
the process of the serous fluids depends on what pressure in the plasma?
oncotic pressure
why does fluid accumulate in body activities ?
it may result from a disruption in the balance of oncotic and hydrostatic pressure
normal color of serous fluid
pale yellow (normally resembles serum)
abnormal serous fluid
sanguineous specimens
what is sanguineous?
blood present
normal clarity of serous fluid
clear
abnormal clarity of serous fluid
purulent ( there is a pus), milky, golden green, clotted
normal pH of serous fluid
7.3 or higher
why does sanguineous specimen occur
may indicate a hemorrhage
why does pus occurs in serous fluids
presence of white blood cells
why does serous fluid turn milky
may contain chyle
why does the serous fluid turns golden-green?
presence of cholesterol crystals