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The document discusses the venous system, shock, and edema. It defines shock as the failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to meet cellular needs, leading to lactic acidosis and cell death. The causes of shock listed include hypovolemic shock from fluid loss, cardiogenic shock from heart issues, septic shock from toxins or inflammation, neurogenic shock from increased parasympathetic activity, and anaphylactic shock from vascular dilation. Edema is defined as excess fluid accumulation in tissues that can be superficial or deep, caused by increased hydrostatic pressure, decreased osmotic pressure, impaired lymphatic drainage, or increased permeability during inflammation.





























