Anaes Vivas · Applied cardiovascular & respiratory physiology
Data viva — Starling forces across a capillary
A Primary data viva — read the Starling diagram; define hydrostatic and oncotic gradients; predict the direction of net filtration change with hypoalbuminaemia, fluid overload, and increased capillary permeability.
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A diagram of a capillary shows filtration at the arterial end and reabsorption at the venous end, with hydrostatic and oncotic pressure arrows. Explain the Starling forces, and predict how a fall in plasma albumin and a rise in venous pressure change net filtration.
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A diagram of a capillary shows filtration at the arterial end and reabsorption at the venous end, with hydrostatic and oncotic pressure arrows. Explain the Starling forces, and predict how a fall in plasma albumin and a rise in venous pressure change net filtration.
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