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1
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The force or resistance against which the heart pumps

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Afterload

2
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Severe shock caused by an allergic reaction

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Anaphylactic shock

3
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An unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction to foreign protein or other substances

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Anaphylaxis

4
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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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Aneurysm

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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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Autonomic nervous system

6
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Shock caused by inadequate function of the heart, or pump failure.

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Cardiogenic shock

7
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The early stage of shock, in which the body can still compensate for blood loss.

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Compensated Shock

8
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Bluish color of the skin resulting from poor oxygenation of the circulation blood

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Cyanosis

9
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The late stage of shock when blood pressure is falling

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Decompensated shock

10
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Loss of water from the tissues of the body.

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Dehydration

11
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A condition that occurs when there is widespread dilation of the small arterioles, small venules or both

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Distributive shock

12
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The presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid between cells in body tissues, causing swelling of the affected area.

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Edema

13
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A balance of all systems of the body.

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Homeostasis

14
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A condition in which the internal body temperature falls below 95°F (35°C), usually as a result of prolonged exposure to cool or freezing temperatures.

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Hypothermia

15
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Shock caused by fluid or blood loss.

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Hypovolmic Shock

16
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The final stage of shock, resulting in death

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Irreversible Shcok

17
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The ability of the heart muscle to contract.

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Mycardial contractility

18
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Circulatory failure caused 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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Neurogenic shock

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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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obstructive shock

20
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Circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells’ current needs.

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Perfusion

21
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The precontraction pressure in the heart as the volume of blood of blood builds up.

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Preload

22
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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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Psychogenic shock

23
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Developing a sensitivity to a substance that initially caused no allergic reaction

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Sensitization

24
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Shock caused by severe infection, usually a bacterial infection.

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Septic shock

25
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A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to enable every body part to perform its function; also called hypoperfusion.

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Shock

26
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circular muscles that encircle and, by contracting, constrict a duct, tube, or opening.

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Sphincters

27
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Fainting

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Syncope