In shock, the body's reactions to a decreased amount of oxygen reaching the cells include:

a. the release of epinephrine, increased stroke volume, and slowed respiratory rate.
b. increased stroke volume, increased heart rate, and increased peripheral resistance.
c. slowed respiratory rate, shunting of blood from the skin, and decreased pulse rate.
d. increased stroke volume, decreased pulse rate, and shunting of blood from the skin.

Answer: b

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