9 Questions
Which of the following best describes shock?
A state characterized by decreased tissue perfusion
What are the consequences of untreated shock?
Cellular and organ damage
What is the main cause of shock?
Decreased tissue oxygen delivery
Which of the following is a characteristic of shock?
Systemic reduction in tissue perfusion
What is the consequence of untreated shock?
Organ dysfunction
What is the final outcome of untreated shock?
Organ dysfunction
Which of the following is the primary source of energy for cellular metabolism?
ATP
During glycolysis, how many carbon molecules are converted from glucose to pyruvate?
3
In the absence of oxygen, how many moles of ATP can be produced from each mole of glucose?
2
Test your knowledge on the physiological consequences of shock, including tissue perfusion reduction, metabolic acidosis, and potential outcomes such as organ dysfunction and death.
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