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Physiology Cardiovascular system 08231981

First response to decreased blood volume

A
Increased hea rate
B
Tachypnea
C
Hypotension
D
Disorientation
High-Yield Explanation
Baroreceptor reflex is an immediate compensatory mechanism in shock. There is stimulation of aerial baroreceptors and so sympathetic output is increased leading to vasoconstriction and reflex tachycardia. Ref: Textbook of medical physiology by N Geetha, 2nd edition, page no. 184

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