IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
if the extra fluid (not reabsorbed into the capillaries) is left in the tissues, it would cause ____
A
blisters
B
swelling
C
bruises
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This further inhibits the return of fluid into the capillaries, and fluid tends to accumulate in the tissue spaces. If this continues, blood volume and blood pressure decrease significantly and the volume of tissue fluid increases, which results in edema (swelling).

Detailed explanation-2: -Throughout your body, interstitial fluid (fluid found in the spaces around cells) leaks from blood capillaries into your tissues. Lymph capillaries pick up this fluid and help return it to your circulatory system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Increased capillary permeability can occur when there is inflammation in the body. A higher net force of fluid is pushed out of the capillary into the interstitial space. This inflammation will offset the balance of the Starling forces and can cause fluid build-up (i.e., edema).

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: Fluid movement into and out of capillaries is mainly dependent on two forces: hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure is determined by fluid volume and the pressure of the fluid against the capillary walls.

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