Cardiac Output Flashcards
0
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Stroke volume
A
The volume of blood ejected by the ventricle during each contraction multiplied by heart rate. (Per ventrical)
1
Q
Cardiac output
A
Is the volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle (or right ventricle) into the aorta( or pulmonary trunk) each min.
2
Q
Heart rate
A
The number of heartbeats per min
3
Q
Cardiac reserve
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Is the difference between a persons maximum cardiac output and cardiac output at rest.
4
Q
Cardiac output equals
A
Stroke volume multiplied by heart rate
5
Q
In a typical resting adult male, the cardiac output is about
A
5.25 L per min