Which hemodynamic condition is characterized by impaired venous return and passive accumulation of deoxygenated blood in tissues?
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Correct answer: Passive congestion
Congestion is a passive process due to impaired venous outflow, leading to accumulation of deoxygenated blood in the affected tissue.
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