Question

Anaphylactic shock is characterized

• A. Constriction of peripherial blood vessels
• B. Drastic increase in blood pressure
• C. High permeability of capillaries causing loss of fluid from the blood
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C High permeability of capillaries causing loss of fluid from the blood

• Shock is a life-threatening situation due to poor tissue perfusion with impaired cellular metabolism, manifested inturns by serious physiological abnormalities.
  
• Anaphylactic shock is also called as Type I immunogenic reaction.
• Anaphylactic shock is characterized High permeability of capillaries causing loss of fluid from the blood.
  
• Anaphylaxis symptoms usually occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen.
  
• The most common anaphylactic reactions are to foods, insect stings, medications and latex.
  
• So, the correct answer is 'High permeability of capillaries causing loss of fluid from the blood'