Which of the following mechanisms are involved in neurogenic shock?
1) Unopposed vasodilation
2) Loss of innervation to the adrenal medulla
3) Decreased preload
4) Unopposed sympathetic tone
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 3, 4
C) 1, 2, 3, 4
D) 1, 3

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Neurogenic shock involves unopposed vasodilation due to loss of sympathetic tone, loss of innervation to the adrenal medulla affecting catecholamine release, and decreased preload due to vasodilation.

Which of the Following Mechanisms Are Involved in Neurogenic Shock