A person is accumulating edema throughout the body. Average capillary pressure is 25 mmHg, and lymphatic function is normal. What is the most likely cause of the edema?

Q: Tabulate the different erythrocyte abnormalities, its description, and its correlation with abnormal…

A: The erythrocyte, often known as a red blood cell has a  primary function which is to transport…

Q: Fill in the blank:  Baroreceptors (pressoreceptors) located in the walls of the aorta and carotid…

A: Homeostasis is the process by which the different physiological systems of the body coordinate to…

Q: - Approximately 30-60 minutes after being bitten by a "bug", a 26- year-old man noticed a localized…

A: Bug bite can cause erythema, swelling and pain. The symptoms varies according to the type of insects…

Q: Explain why blood pressure drops significantly in anaphylactic shock.  In other      words, explain…

A: Blood pressure refers to the force in which the blood is pushed through the arteries. It comprises…

Q: How might prolonged treatment with antibiotics results in the side effect of impaired blood…

A: Antibiotics are produced from microbial cells that helps to cure the diseases or microbial…

Q: Give a brief description of the actions served by the anti-clotting drugs?

A: Anti-clotting drugs are given to the patients when there is a need to prevent blood clotting. These…

Q: Explain the Two human activities causing clot.

A: A blood clot is a clump of blood that has solidified from a liquid condition. Clotting is an…

Q: What is the four general causes of edema for a person status post removal of lymph nodes in the…

A: Edema can be defined as a swelling that is caused by the trapping of fluid in the tissues of the…

Q: Explain the function of leukocytes in general and the individual role of each leukocyte type;

A: Blood is a liquid connective tissue.

Q: Define the term Erythropoietin?

A: The production of red blood cell [erythrocytes] depend upon various hormones and secretions such as…

Q: Which leukocyte type would likely be elevated in a patient who has influenza? Explain?

A: Which leukocyte type would likely be elevated in a patient who has influenza? Explain?The elevation…

Q: hy is arterial bleeding dangerous?

A: Heart is the blood circulatory organ of our body. It is a fist-sized organ that pumps blood…

Q: Elevation of white blood cells (neutrophils) above the normal limit becomes a pathological condition…

A: Given: They are also known as white blood cells (WBCs). They have no haemoglobin pigment,so these…

Q: How will you read the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate if the area of separation between the RBCs and…

A: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate or ESR is an important parameter useful for the prognosis of a…

Q: Name the different types of granulocytes. Give the function of the one which constitutes maximum…

A: Granulocytes are the phagocytic cells that can digest foreign cells like bacteria, parasites, and…

Q: List the adverse effects of an Elevated Afterload on a Patient’s Hemodynamic Parameters?

A: Hemodynamic parameters Primary hemodynamic parameters are  Heart rate Blood pressure (BP)  The…

Q: Plasma proteins that are late acute phase reactants include all the following except?  a.…

A: Plasma cells are the white blood cells originated from B cells. They are responsible for production…

Q: A patient’s hematocrit is 42 percent. Approximatelywhat percentage of the patient’s blood is plasma?

A: Hematocrit basically refers to the concentartion of the red blood cells in the blood. The optimum…

Q: A general term that refers to an increased white blood cell count isa. leukopenia b. inflammation c.…

A: d)leukemia refers to an uncontrolled increase in the number of white blood cell.

Q: If a patient is taking new oral anticoagulant called direct thrombin inhibitor how is this drug…

A: Hemostasis involves many several steps that include activation of platelet and fibrin generation by…

Q: The overall cessation of bleeding, involving several mechanisms, is called _____.

A: Erythropoiesis is the process of the production of red blood cells. Red blood cells help to deliver…

Q: What other substances are present in blood? What are their normal concentrations? What is the…

A: substance present in blood are: liquid part: water, salts, and protein solid part : red blood cell,…

Q: Jaundice fluid is classified as a cavity fluid. a supplemental arterial fluid. a standard arterial…

A: Jaundice is a medical condition in which bilirubin and biliverdin levels are abnormally high. This…

Q: AT WHAT STAGE OF GRANULOCYTES DEVELOEMENT, THE DIFFERENCES AMONG NEUTROPHILS, EOSINOOHILS, AND…

A: In the process of granulocytes development, the granulocytes will undergo in three stages…

Q: List the chemicals present in blood plasma

A: Blood is the body fluid that is composed of plasma and formed cell that circulates through the…

Q: Make a diagram form (drawing) of the processes of a. Granulopoiesis b. Erythropoiesis c.…

A: Granulopoiesis is the process by which committed hemopoietic progenitor cells to develop into…

Q: In severe hemorrhage, which Starling’s force is most affected? A. Interstitial hydrostatic pressure…

A: Introduction  Bleeding from a damaged blood vessel is called haemorrhage. Hemorrhage can occur…

Q: Which of the following will NOT predispose to thrombosis? Select one: O a. Sluggish blood flow…

A: Introduction : The blood clot formed inside the blood vessel is called as a thrombus. When this…

Q: List the Physical classification of coagulation factors.

A: Coagulation is the process of agglutination of blood proteins to form what is called as a clot. It…

Q: Which of the following chemicals is released by the body that increases capillary permeability…

A: Histamine 1 is released in acute inflammatory response.by mast cells which increase capillary…

Q: Nursing fa patient has absolute erythrocytosis, what are potential causes of this finding?

A: Erythrocytosis is the condition in which the blood makes more and more red blood cells due to which…

Q: Intravenous administration of high levels of potassium chloride will result in

A: Potassium plays a major role in nerve functions, and it also helps in the control of heart rhythm.…

Q: Describe the key steps and factors involved in clot dissolution.

A: Given Data:  History - XM chronic smoker.  Diagnostic test - CBC result: Polycythemia present…

Q: Explain the roles of filtration and reabsorption in capillary exchange of fluid with the addition of…

A: The blood is a circulating tissue composed of fluid, cells, and plasma. The blood has many different…

Q: What happens when there is fall in plasma proteins?

A: The amount of protein in the blood plasma is called plasma protein and can be detected by a blood…

Q: Which statement would be consistent with the following WBC differential: Total WBC: Elevated…

A: Correct option is BThe eosinophil count is high implying that the person is having a parasitic…

Q: Describe vascular spasm, the first phase of hemostasis

A: Blood vessels are tubular structures that carry blood. A blood vessel can be classified into artery,…

Q: "stimulation of erythropoietin is caused by"

A: Erythropoietin is a type of hormone produced mainly by specialized kidney cells. After…

Dissection

Dissection is the process of cutting up the tissue of a dead or live animal or plant, to do anatomical studies and surgical treatments. The purpose of dissection is to learn more about the overall structure of organs and organ systems and thereby understand the physiology of the organism.