This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Which of the following types of shock will have high cardiac output 
Select and explain. 
A. Hypovolemic, B. Cardiogenic, C. Distributive, D. Obstructive
C: Distributive
Answer: C: Distributive 
Explanation: Distributive shock describes the pattern of cardiovascular responses characterising a variety of conditions including septic shock, anaphylaxis and spinal cord injury. Inadequate organ perfusion is accompanied by vascular dilatation with hypotension, low systemic vascular resistance, inadequate afterload and a resulting abnormally high cardiac output.