During the EARLY phase of acute haemorrhage, arterial pressure is maintained at near-normal levels. The most important mechanism by which this is achieved is?

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During the EARLY phase of acute haemorrhage, arterial pressure is maintained at near-normal levels. The most important mechanism by which this is achieved is?

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increased total peripheral resistance (vasoconstriction) due to reflex increases in sympathetic vasomotor drive.

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increased cardiac output due to salt and water retention by the kidney.

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increased cardiac output due to the actions of hormones on heart rate and cardiac contractility

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autoregulation of blood flow

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