Following hemorrhage, reflexes are triggered that attempt to compensate for the blood loss. As a result of the blood loss and the reflex mechanisms, which of the following will be TRUE, compared to pre-hemorrhage values?
A. Both cardiac output and total peripheral resistance will be decreased.
B. Hematocrit will be increased.
C. Cardiac output will be decreased and total peripheral resistance will be increased.
D. Both cardiac output and total peripheral resistance will be increased.
E. Cardiac output will be increased and total peripheral resistance will be decreased.
Answer: C
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