MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is edema?
A
Another name for plasma
B
Fluid that accumulates in the tissues
C
Antigens found on the surface of RBCs
D
Fluid that accumulates in your lymph nodes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The definition of edema is a swelling due to the expansion of interstitial fluid volume in tissues or an organ. Several clinical conditions present with edema, making it a critical clinical feature for diagnostic medicine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Edema is swelling of soft tissues due to increased interstitial fluid. The fluid is predominantly water, but protein and cell-rich fluid can accumulate if there is infection or lymphatic obstruction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Edema refers to the swelling of a tissue that results from excessive accumulation of fluid within the tissue. Edema can be highly localized, for example, to a small region of the skin subjected to a bee sting.

Detailed explanation-4: -Long periods of standing or sitting. Sitting or standing for too long can cause extra fluid to build up in your feet, ankles, and lower legs. Venous insufficiency. Chronic (long-term) lung diseases. Congestive heart failure. Pregnancy. Low levels of protein.

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