Septic Shock, a Systemic Response Including High Fever and Low

Question

Septic shock, a systemic response including high fever and low blood pressure, is a response to
A) certain bacterial infections.
B) specific forms of viruses.
C) the presence of natural killer cells.
D) a fever of >103°F in adults.
E) increased production of neutrophils.

Accepted Answer

Septic shock is typically caused by certain bacterial infections that produce endotoxins, which trigger an inflammatory response leading to fever and low blood pressure.

Answer: B, C, D, E 
 None of the other answer choices are directly related to the development of septic shock. While a high fever may be present in septic shock, it is not the sole cause of the condition. Increased production of neutrophils may be a response to infection but is not a direct cause of septic shock. Natural killer cells may be involved in the immune response to certain types of infections, but their presence alone is not sufficient to cause septic shock.