Which of the following are compensatory measures for a fall in arterial blood pressure?
A)Increased cardiac output
B)A shift of fluid out of the interstitial compartment into the vasculature
C)A reduction in the urinary excretion of salt and accompanying fluid
D)Increased total peripheral resistance as a result of the baroreceptor reflex
E)All of the above

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All of the above are compensatory measures for a fall in arterial blood pressure. Increased cardiac output helps to maintain blood flow through the body, a shift of fluid out of the interstitial compartment into the vasculature helps to increase blood volume, a reduction in the urinary excretion of salt and accompanying fluid helps to conserve salt and water, and increased total peripheral resistance as a result of the baroreceptor reflex helps to maintain blood pressure.

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