Question

general knowledge
matching
match each of the items in the left column to the appropriate definition in the right column.

1. shock

a. widespread vascular dilation after exposure to an allergen

1. perfusion

b. inadequate cellular perfusion

1. sphincters

c. regulates involuntary body functions

1. autonomic nervous system

d. early stage of shock where blood pressure can still be maintained

1. blood pressure

e. the pressure of blood within the vessels at a given moment in time

1. anaphylactic shock

f. widespread vascular dilation in response to severe infection

1. septic shock

g. adequate circulation of blood to the tissues

1. syncope

h. regulate blood flow in capillaries

1. compensated shock

i. fainting or loss of consciousness

Explanation:

1. Shock is defined as inadequate cellular perfusion (B).
2. Perfusion is the adequate circulation of blood to the tissues (G).
3. Sphincters regulate blood flow in capillaries (H).
4. The Autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary body functions (C).
5. Blood pressure is the pressure of blood within the vessels at a given moment in time (E).
6. Anaphylactic shock is widespread vascular dilation after exposure to an allergen (A).
7. Septic shock is widespread vascular dilation in response to severe infection (F).
8. Syncope is fainting or loss of consciousness (I).
9. Compensated shock is the early stage of shock where blood pressure can still be maintained (D).

Answer:

1. B
2. G
3. H
4. C
5. E
6. A
7. F
8. I
9. D