Which of These Most Directly Can Lead to Septic Shock

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of these most directly can lead to septic shock?

• A)A pathogen invades the bloodstream.
• B)The inflammatory response spreads through the entire body.
• C)The pathogen infects a vital organ.
• D)The inflammatory response is repressed.
• E)An infection is established in deep tissue.

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Veins

Veins that transfer oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.

EDV

End-Diastolic Volume, the amount of blood in the ventricles of the heart immediately before it contracts.

ESV

End-Systolic Volume, the volume of blood in the ventricle at the end of contraction, just before ventricular relaxation.