Which are sympathetic nervous system compensatory mechanisms of the body for heart failure? (select all that apply)
a. Increased heart rate
b. Decreased respiratory rate
c. Increased contractility
d. Decreased body temperature
e. Increased cardiac output
f. Decreased cardiac output
ANS: A, C, E
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