Which of the following statements are true of the body's responses to a small loss of blood? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)
A)Heart rate will increase.
B)Vasoconstriction will take place.
C)Filtration in the kidneys will increase.
D)Breathing will decrease to conserve energy.

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When the body experiences a small loss of blood, the sympathetic nervous system will be activated. As a result, heart rate will increase (A) and vasoconstriction will occur (B) to elevate blood pressure and maintain blood flow to vital organs. Filtration in the kidneys is unlikely to increase since a loss of blood will result in decreased blood volume and decreased blood flow to the kidneys. Breathing may increase, not decrease, to provide more oxygen to tissues that may be deprived due to decreased blood flow.

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