Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 24 - Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance - Study Guide - True or False - Page 945: 4

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True

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It is possible for a person to suffer circulatory shock even without losing a significant amount of fluid from the body. There are several causes of shock. Fluid deficiency is only one cause. Shock can also be caused by cardiogenic factors (like congestive heart failure or damage to the heart), obstructive factors (like a pulmonary embolism), and distributive factors (like from an anaphaylactic reaction or septic shock).
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