Ch 3 notes Flashcards
(30 cards)
what is thrombosis
inappropriate clotting
survival requires circulation of what?
oxygen, glucose and metabolic waste
what is an embolism
migration of clots
what are 3 major causes of death a thromboembolism has a majjor role in
Myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism and cerbrovascular accident (stroke)
is hyperemia an active or passive process
active
is congestion an active or passive process
passive
is arteriolar dilation leading to increased blood flow associated with hyperemia or congestion
hyperemia
does hyperemia or congestion impair venous flow
congestion
Erythema is displayed by
hyperemia
cyanosis is displayed by
congestion
cyanosis is turning _____ color
blue
erythema, tissues turn_____ in color
red
inflammation and exercise are associated with hyperemia or congestion?
hyperemia
congestion may lead to
heart failure, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and testicular torsion
acute pulmonary congestion may lead to..
respiratory distress syndrome
chronic pulmonary congestion may lead to
left heart failure: fibrotic alveolar septa
nutmeg liver is characteristic of what
congestive hepatopathy
what is edema
abnormal accumulation of interstitial fluid
what is anasarca
severe generalized edema
what 2 opposing forces balance edema
osmotic pressure and hydrostatic pressure
does osmotic pressure pull H20 in or push it out
pulls in H20 and proteins
does hydrostatic pressure pull h20 in or push it out?
pushes h20 out
what is the relationship between hydrostatic pressure and blood pressure
as hydrostatic pressure increases, blood pressure increases
what organ is sensitive to decrease blood supply
kidneys