Explain how the following are formed:
a. Transudate
b. Exudate
c. Chylous fluid
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
Transudate: by fluid accumulation as a result of systemic disease
Exudate: by fluid accumulation as a result of localized pathology
Chylous fluid: leakage of lymphatic vessels, typically seen in malignancy and/or trauma
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