Edema Is not Favored When

question 133

Multiple Choice

Edema is not favored when

• A)the plasma concentration of albumin is reduced.
• B)endothelial permeability goes up.
• C)capillary hydrostatic pressure is elevated.
• D)interstitial fluid movement increases.
• E)liver damage decreases production of blood proteins.

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Definitions:

Sclera

The white, opaque, fibrous outer covering of the eyeball, providing protection and form.

Choroid

A vascular layer of the eye containing connective tissue, located between the retina and the sclera, playing a key role in providing oxygen and nutrients to the outer layers of the retina.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, responsible for a large part of the eye's focusing power.

Tactile Corpuscle

A sensory receptor located in the dermal papillae, particularly sensitive to light touch; also referred to as a Meissner's corpuscle.