107. A patient with severe anemia due to chronic blood loss presents with compensatory tachycardia and increased cardiac output. What is the technical primary pathophysiological rationale for these cardiovascular adaptations?
A.
To increase blood viscosity.
B.
To maintain tissue oxygen delivery despite reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
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C.
To decrease cardiac workload.
D.
To increase red blood cell production.
📖 Additional Information
To increase blood viscosity.
To maintain tissue oxygen delivery despite reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
