Which Statement Is False About How the Body Compensates for Cardiogenic

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement is false about how the body compensates for cardiogenic shock in a child?

• A)Splanchnic arteries are constricted to divert blood from the skin, kidneys, and gut to the heart and brain.
• B)Peripheral blood vessels are constricted to raise blood pressure.
• C)Adrenergic responses produce tachycardia to increase cardiac output.
• D)The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system retains water to increase blood volume.

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