Problem:
Congestive heart failure can lead to fluid backing up in either the pulmonary circuit (for left-sided heart failure) or the systemic circuit (for right-sided heart failure.) This backup of fluid can lead to edema in these circuits.
Briefly (in 3-5 sentences) describe how fluid backing up in one of these circuits might lead to edema. Your answer should include whether the fluid back-up affects osmotic pressure or hydrostatic pressure. Want Online Tutoring?