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What is Serous fluid leaking from abdomen with no wound involved?
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∙ 14y ago
Possibly a fistula. See your doctor right away, as they can worsen quickly and may need surgical repair.
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∙ 14y ago
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What is the fluid secreted by the specialized membranes that line the body cavities?
Serous fluid is secreted by membranes the line the body cavities, such as the pleura and peritoneum.
What is the benefit of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity?
Serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity provides lubrication for the organs.
What is the difference between the serosa and adventitia?
Serosa is a serous membrane that secretes serous fluid, adventitia does not.
What impact does fluid in the abdomen have on the organs?
Fluid that accumulates in the abdomen creates abnormal pressures on organs in the abdomen.
What is the function of serous tissue?
Serous tissues secrete a fluid that lubricates to minimize friction from muscle movement. There are many organs in our body that have serous tissues in it like the heart and the stomach, without the secreted fluid these tissues, these organs will be dry.
What is acites?
Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
What fuild fills the pericardial sac?
serous fluid
What is the lubricating substance in body cavities?
Serous fluid
What is the function of the serous fluid?
excretion, digestion, respiration
3 Briefly explain the difference between an adventitia and a serosa?
Serosa is a serous membrane that secretes serous fluid, adventitia does not
Potential space containing serous fluid?
pericardial cavity
Why is it still leaking transmission fluid?
The better question is what is leaking transmission fluid?
