During the progressive stage of shock, lactic acidosis occurs, resulting in
a. arterial pooling in the periphery.
b. constriction of the microcirculation.
c. increased capillary permeability.
d. movement of fluid into the capillaries.
C
Lactic acidosis also causes increased capillary permeability and relaxation of the capillary sphincters. The end result is that the blood supply is progressively retained in the capillary bed and blood pools in the microcirculation.
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