The hypertension that is commonly observed in patients with an intracerebral hemorrhage is usually the result of:

A. massive vasoconstriction within the cerebrum.
B. a reflex bradycardia as the body compensates
C. the body's attempt to shunt blood to the brain.
D. systemic vasodilation caused by autoregulation.


Ans: C. the body's attempt to shunt blood to the brain.

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