Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the neuroendocrine responses to shock?
A. Sympathetic nerve endings release epinephrine which is responsible for greater than 80% of systemic vascular resistance
B. Endogenous epinephrine is the primary contributor to systemic vascular resistance
C. Increased pancreatic secretion of glucagon contributes to glucose intolerance associated with injury and sepsis
D. The renin-angiotensin axis further augments the sympathetic-mediated vasoconstriction
Answer:C
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the neuroendocrine responses to shock?
A. Sympathetic nerve endings release epinephrine which is responsible for greater than 80% of systemic vascular resistance B. Endogenous epinephrine is the primary contributor to systemic vascular resistance C. Increased pancreatic secretion of glucagon contributes to glucose intolerance associated with injury and sepsis D. The renin-angiotensin axis further augments the sympathetic-mediated vasoconstriction