KROK 1 2013 – Question 188 · KROK (Medicine) · Physiology
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:
- A. Oxytocin
- B. Aldosterone
- C. Sex hormones
- D. Adrenaline, vasopressin
- E. Cortisol
Hint
Think about which hormonal responses can be mobilised within seconds to minutes after haemorrhage, as opposed to those that need hours to take effect.
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