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the force or resistance against which the heart pumps |
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severe shock caused by an allergic reaction |
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an unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction to foreign protein or other substance |
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a swelling or enlargement of a part of an artery, resulting from weakening of the arterial wall |
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the part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and sweating |
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shock caused by inadequate function of the heart, or pump failure |
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the early stages of shock, in which the body can still compensate for blood lost |
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the late stage of shock when the blood pressure is falling |
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loss of water from the tissues of the body |
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a condition that occurs when there is widespread dilation of the small arterioles, small venule, or both |
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the presence of abnormally large amount of fluid between the cells in body tissues, causing swelling of the affected area |
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a balance of all systems of the body |
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shock cause by fluid or blood loss |
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the final stage of shock, resulting in death |
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the ability of the heart muscle to conract |
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circulatory failure cause by paralysis of the nerves that control the size of the blood vessels, leading to widespread dilation; seen in patients with spinal cord injuries |
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shock that occurs when there is a block to blood flow in the heart or great vessels, causing an insufficient blood supply to the body's tissues |
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the precontraction pressure in the heart as the volume of blood builds up |
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shock caused by a sudden, temporary reduction in blood supply to the brain that causes fainting (syncope) |
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developing a sensitivity to a substance that initially caused no allergic reaction |
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shock caused by severe infection, usually a bacterial infection |
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a condition in whcih the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to enable every body part to perform its function; also called hypoperfusion |
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circular muscles that encircle and, by contracting, constrict a duct, tube, or opening |
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