Compensation Mechanisms for Decreased Cardiac Output in Cases of Congestive

question 17

Multiple Choice

Compensation mechanisms for decreased cardiac output in cases of congestive heart failure include:

• A) slow cardiac contractions.
• B) increased renin and aldosterone secretions.
• C) decreased erythropoietin secretion.
• D) fatigue and cold intolerance.

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