Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 7 - Assess - Page 148: 13

Answer

13. d. Anaphylactic shock

Work Step by Step

An anaphylactic shock, triggered by exposure to a known antigen, induces many signs/symptoms-- dizziness, confusion, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain and tachypnea. But the sudden fall of blood pressure and narrowing of the airways are the most serious and life-threatening manifestations of this response.
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