Cardiac output and stroke volume Flashcards
1
Q
define heart rate
A
the number of times the heart contracts per minute
(increases during exercise)
2
Q
define stroke volume
A
the volume of blood ejected from the heart every time the ventricles contract
(increases during exercise)
3
Q
define cardiac output
A
total volume of blood expelled from the heart per minute
(increases during exercise)
4
Q
how do you calculate cardiac output
A
heart rate X stroke volume