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Hypervolemia triggers what compensatory mechanism?

A. Increased heart rate (tachycardia)
B. Decreased heart rate (bradycardia)
C. Increased respiratory rate
D. Decreased respiratory rate

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Final answer:

Hypervolemia triggers increased heart rate (tachycardia) as a compensatory mechanism.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hypervolemia triggers increased blood volume, which in turn activates compensatory mechanisms to restore homeostasis. One of these compensatory mechanisms is increased heart rate (tachycardia). The heart beats faster to pump a larger volume of blood and maintain normal blood pressure. This helps to compensate for the excess fluid in the bloodstream

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