Irreversible Shock Occurs When the Cardiovascular System Itself Starts to Deteriorate

question 11

True/False

Irreversible shock occurs when the cardiovascular system itself starts to deteriorate as a consequence of side effects from compensatory measures to severe hypotension.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Integration

The process by which multiple synaptic potentials combine within a single neuron, critically influencing the neuron's output.

Synapse

The junction between neurons through which nerve impulses pass, facilitated by the release and reception of neurotransmitters.

Excitatory

Pertaining to or causing excitation, often used in the context of neuronal activity where excitatory signals lead to the activation or stimulation of a nerve cell.

Nerve Impulse

Electrical signal that conveys information along the length of a neuron.