In the context of cardiac compromise, syncope occurs due to:
A) an increase in vagal tone.
B) a drop in cerebral perfusion.
C) a sudden cardiac dysrhythmia.
D) an acute increase in heart rate.
Answer: B) a drop in cerebral perfusion.
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