WGU D236 Patho Study Guide

WGU D236 Patho Study Guide Pressure that is due to albumin in the bloodstream? - ANSWER Oncotic Oncotic - ANSWER a form of osmotic pressure exerted by proteins In the blood, _____ is the most common plasma protein and is, therefore, a primary determinant of oncotic pressure - ANSWER albumin _____ controls osmotic pressure in vascular system, builds volume - ANSWER Albumin One question was about the difference in children and adult immunity - ANSWER Possible ANSWER: naive T cells Learning check question: Which differences in immunity make children and older adult patients more susceptible to infections? Choose 2 ANSWERs