If the patient survives an episode of hemorrhagic shock, the ____ system increases production of red blood cells, gradually replacing red blood cells lost during hemorrhage.

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The hematopoietic system is responsible for producing red blood cells, and after an episode of hemorrhagic shock, it will increase production to replace the lost red blood cells. The circulatory system is important in maintaining blood flow and oxygen delivery, but it does not play a direct role in red blood cell production. The neurological and muscular systems are also not directly involved in red blood cell production or replacement after hemorrhagic shock.

If the Patient Survives an Episode of Hemorrhagic Shock, the ____