Relative bradycardia during neurogenic shock occurs because:
A) systemic venous pooling of the blood overstimulates the vagus nerve.
B) the parasympathetic nervous system does not release acetylcholine.
C) the sympathetic nervous system is not stimulated to release catecholamines.
D) the brainstem does not receive messages to increase the heart rate.
Answer: C) the sympathetic nervous system is not stimulated to release catecholamines.
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