BIO Discussion: The amount of blood loss by each victim

Directions (Read to the End)

Respond to the following:

In chapters 2 and 3 of "The Hate You Give", the main character Starr describes the death of her two best friends in separate incidences due to gun shot wounds.  In both descriptions, she mentions the amount of blood loss by each victim. 

Based on what you have learned regarding the cardiovascular system, explain what might be happening in these individuals as a result of their significant blood loss. 

Ignore damage to internal organs that most likely occurred and focus on the blood loss.