Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2013
As a result of a home injury, a patient suffered a significant blood loss, which led to a fall in blood pressure. Rapid blood pressure recovery after the blood loss is provided by the following hormones:
Answer options
- Sex hormones
- Aldosterone
- Adrenaline, vasopressin
- Cortisol
- Oxytocin
Correct answer
Adrenaline, vasopressin
Explanation
Adrenalin will increase heart contraction, which means more blood will be pumped. Secretion of Vasopressin will increase fluid in the body which can help for adequate perfusion in cells. The fluid is necessary when blood is being lost.
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