Edema, or swelling, often results from a disruption in the normally inwardly and outwardly directed pressures across a capillary wall. On the basis of what you know about fluid movement, explain the following: 1- Edema as a result of decreased plasma protein concentration 2- Edema as a result of increased capillary permeability to the point that plasma proteins leak into the interstitial spaces 3- Edema as a result of increased blood (hydrostatic) pressure within the capillaries
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- Fluid movement across capillary walls is governed by Starling's forces, which include hydrostatic pressure (the pressure exerted by the fluid within the capillaries) and oncotic pressure (the pressure exerted by plasma proteins that tends to pull water into the Show more…
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