What physiologic response occurs when a person loses blood?

A. Vessels constrict and myocardial contractility increases.
B. The heart rate increases and cardiac afterload decreases.
C. The sympathetic nervous system decreases SA node discharge.
D. Blood vessels dilate in order to increase arterial blood pressure.


Ans: A. Vessels constrict and myocardial contractility increases.

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