Due to fluid loss in hypovolemic shock, the body initially compensates by decreasing the heart rate

The extracellular matrix is made of _______________________

a. fibers and ground substance b. fibers only c. ground substance only d. ground substance and cells

The pupils of the eyes are checked for ________ because they often display signs of the functioning of the brain and nervous system.

A. equal size B. equal dilation in both eyes in darkness or dim light C. equal reaction to light D. All of these