The release of catecholamine by the adrenal glands provides which compensatory mechanism in hypovolemic shock?

a. Interstitial fluid moves out of the vascular compartment.
b. Systemic vascular resistance is decreased.
c. Heart rate is increased.
d. Water excretion is increased.


Answer: c. Heart rate is increased.

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