Physiology: Microcirculation + Lymphatics

Question 1

• How is Kf increased?
• How is colloid osmotic pressure increased?

Answer 1

Question 2

Concerning Regulation of regional blood flow by the arterioles,

• Describe how Vasoconstriction is evoked

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Question 3

Give a summary of the 4 main causes of Causes of Extracellular Edema

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Question 4

What does this equation represent?

Answer 4

Question 5

What is Laplace’s law?

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Question 6

Describe Capillary Structure and Function

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Question 7

What is Kussmaul sign? How does this relate to edema and HF?

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Question 8

What are the Structural characteristics that influence capillary flow?

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Question 9

Describe the Mechanisms by which materials are exchanged across the capillary wall

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Question 10

What are the drugs that cause edema and how do you treat edema?

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Question 11

Describe the general Mechanisms affecting total peripheral resistance

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Question 12

Describe the transport mechanisms and driving forces in Capillary Function

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Question 13

• How is capillary hydrostatic pressure increases?
• How is capillary hydrostatic oncotic decreased?

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Question 14

What are the Major Types of Capillaries and where are they found?

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Question 15

Concerning Regulation of regional blood flow by the arterioles,

• Describe how Vasodilation is evoked

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Question 16

What is NDF?

What are the starling forces?

Answer 16