This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Medicine
[{'content': 'High cardiac output & low peripheral resistance shock \nSelect and explain. \nA. Hypovolemic shock, B. Cardiogenic shock, C. Septic shock, D. Anaphylactic Shock', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: (C) Septic shock# SEPTIC SHOCK: An inflammatory stimulus (eg, a bacterial toxin) triggers production of proinflammatory mediators, including I NF and IL-1. These cytokines cause neutrophil-endothelial cell adhesion, activate the clotting mechanism, and generate microthrombi> Initially, arteries and arterioles dilate, decreasing peripheral arterial resistance; cardiac output typically increases. This stage has been referred to as warm shock.> Later, cardiac output may decrease, BP falls (with or without an increase in peripheral resistance), and typical features of shock appear.> With sepsis, patients typically have fever, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and tachypnea; BP remains normal. Other signs of the causative infection may be present.', 'role': 'assistant'}]