As brain herniation occurs, the body responds by:
A) increasing blood pressure to perfuse the brain.
B) increasing the heart rate to circulate oxygen-rich blood faster.
C) decreasing blood pressure to decrease pressure within the skull.
D) discharging cerebrospinal fluid to decrease pressure within the skull.
A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false