A motorcycle rider struck a parked car and was catapulted over the handlebars of his bike. Your assessment reveals that he is tachypneic, diaphoretic, and tachycardic. There is no gross external bleeding present. What is the MOST likely cause of this patient's clinical presentation?

A) Closed head injury
B) Bilateral femur fractures
C) Proximal upper extremity fractures
D) Sympathetic nervous system failure

Answer: B) Bilateral femur fractures

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