Human Bio Unit 1 - Oedema

Question 0

How is oedema caused?

Answer 0

Drop in blood protein concentration

Water potential higher in capillary

Difference between hydrostatic pressure and water potential increases

More tissue fluid formed at atrial end

Less water reabsorbed at venous end by osmosis

Too much fluid to be drained by lympth

Question 1

What is oedema?

Answer 1

Retention of fluid in the body