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amal

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Which of the following statements correctly describes cardiac output?
 
  a. It is the combination of stroke volume and heart rate.
  b. It is the amount of blood pumped in each heartbeat.
  c. Increased cardiac output can lead to shock.
  d. Reduced stroke volume always means reduced cardiac output.

Question 2

In shock, the body's reactions to a decreased amount of oxygen reaching the cells include:
 
  a. the release of epinephrine, increased stroke volume, and slowed respiratory rate.
  b. increased stroke volume, increased heart rate, and increased peripheral resistance.
  c. slowed respiratory rate, shunting of blood from the skin, and decreased pulse rate.
  d. increased stroke volume, decreased pulse rate, and shunting of blood from the skin.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b



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