lung

Question 1

the pleural cavity is between which two layers

Answer 1

parietal pleura (beside chest wall)
visceral pleura (beside lung)

Question 2

why would there be fluid in the pleural cavity

Answer 2

too much fluid is produced
transudative
exudative
too little fluid is drained away
lymphatic effusion

Question 3

what causes transudative pleural effusion

Answer 3

too much fluid leaves the capillaries caused by:
Increase hydrostatic pressure
decrease oncotic pressure

Question 4

what is hydrostatic pressure

Answer 4

force that blood exerts on the walls

Question 5

lymphatic pleural effusion is aka

Answer 5

chylothorax

Question 6

what causes lymphatic pleural effusion

Answer 6

thoracic duct is disrupted which make lymphatic fluid accumulate is pleural space

Question 7

term for pain while inhaling

Answer 7

pleurisy

Question 8

transudative vs exudative fluid

Answer 8

transudative is more clear and exudative is cloudy because it has more protein

Question 9

what does lymphatic fluid look like

Answer 9

milky because it is filled with fats