A 10-year-old boy is admitted through the emergency department where he was brought after receiving a wasp sting while on a family outing. During a previous wasp sting, he experienced respiratory problems, itching, and urticaria, and he fainted. Upon admission he was obviously suffering from a generalized systemic inflammatory condition (anaphylaxis). What will anaphylactic shock cause?
A) Increased renal fluid output
B) Hypertension
C) Decreased blood volume
D) Decreased interstitial fluid pressure
E) Increased level of atrial natriuretic peptide

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EAnaphylactic shock leads to decreased blood volume due to increased vascular permeability, allowing fluid to leak from the blood vessels into the tissues. This process can also trigger the release of atrial natriuretic peptide as the body attempts to reduce blood volume and pressure, counteracting the effects of shock.

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