Which statement best describes the difference between exudate and transudate in inflammation-related fluid accumulation?
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Correct answer: Exudate arises from vascular permeability; transudate from pressure imbalance
Exudate forms when increased vascular permeability allows protein-rich fluid to leak; transudate results from hydrostatic or oncotic pressure changes, producing relatively protein-poor fluid.
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