Question

multiple choice question
the type of response to circulatory shock in which life - threatening positive feedback mechanisms are activated is known as ______ shock.

○ decompensated
○ compensated

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the concepts of circulatory shock. Compensated shock has homeostatic mechanisms working to restore normalcy, while decompensated shock involves failing (life - threatening) positive feedback loops as the body can no longer compensate. So the correct option is the one related to the activation of life - threatening positive feedback, which is "decompensated".

Answer:

A. decompensated