What type of shock is characterized by fluid loss due to bleeding?

Hypovolemic shock is characterized by a significant loss of blood or fluid from the body, leading to reduced intravascular volume. This type of shock occurs when there is extensive bleeding, such as from trauma or severe injuries, resulting in the depletion of blood volume. This loss of blood decreases the heart's ability to pump effectively, leading to inadequate perfusion of organs and tissues, which can cause serious complications if not addressed promptly.

In the context of the other types of shock: cardiogenic shock stems from a failure of the heart to pump effectively, neurogenic shock is associated with a loss of vascular tone usually due to spinal injuries, and obstructive shock is due to a physical obstruction in the circulatory system. These other types do not primarily involve fluid loss from bleeding, which distinguishes hypovolemic shock as the correct answer in this scenario.