Which of the following statements is correct with respect to shock?

A. Cardiogenic shock is associated with increased cardiac output

B. Hypovolemic shock is due to reduced circulating blood volume

C. Septic shock is associated with peripheral vasoconstriction

D. Neurogenic shock is due to cerebrovascular stroke

E. Septic shock is due to an allergic reaction

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B. Hypovolemic shock is due to reduced circulating blood volume

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