Fluid Distribution and Edema

Question 1

Where is the detection of plasma osmolality and blood pressure and volume? What hormone does it cause to release?

Answer 1

• hypothalamus - plasma osmolality
• carotids - blood pressure and volume
• ADH

Question 2

Causes of elevated interstitial oncotic pressure, what can result?

Answer 2

• thyroid dysfunction ▶️ ⬆️ mucopolysacharides in interstitium
• lymphedema - not clear interstitial proteins
• rises oncotic interstitial pressure
• non-pitting edema