Severe,prolonged Stress May Cause Acute Renal Failure or Stress Ulcers

question 9

Multiple Choice

Severe,prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop due to:

• A)a deficit of glucose and oxygen in the body
• B)development of decompensated acidosis
• C)prolonged vasoconstriction and ischemia
• D)the supply of hormones has been exhausted

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