The link/s between the hypoalbuminemia and peripheral edema characteristic of ne
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Question
The link/s between the hypoalbuminemia and peripheral edema characteristic of nephritic syndrome is/ are:
A.
Decreased blood oncotic (colloid osmotic) pressure
B.
Aldosterone release from the adrenals in response to a lowered blood volume
C.
Filtration over powering reabsorption in peripheral capillaries
D.
A & B
F.
B & C
G.
A, B & C
A.
Decreased blood oncotic (colloid osmotic) pressure
B.
Aldosterone release from the adrenals in response to a lowered blood volume
C.
Filtration over powering reabsorption in peripheral capillaries
D.
A & B
F.
B & C
G.
A, B & C
Explanation / Answer
1. Colloid somotic pressure is exerted by protein called albumin. It is caused when albumin is less in the blood.
2. Hypoalbuminemia is caused by nephrotic syndrom (but not nephritic syndrome), hepatic cirrhosis, heart failure, and malnutrition.
3. Aldosteron promotes Na+ and water retension. which helps in reabsoption of Na+ and water into the blood. It is not related to nephritic or nephrotic syndrome.
4. More over hypoalbuminamea and peripheral edema are characteristic of nephrotic syndrome but not nephritic syndrome.
4. Option A is only the correct answer.
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