Function of the Ventricles Flashcards
1
Q
Blood ejected by the ventricle per heart beat
Equal to EDV-ESV
Normal value: 70mL
A
STROKE VOLUME
2
Q
Percentage of EDV that is actually ejected by the ventricle
Equal to SV/EDV
Normal value: 55%
A
EJECTION FRACTION
3
Q
Total blood volume ejected per unit of time
Equal to HR x SV
Normal value: 5L/min (resting)
A
CARDIAC OUTPUT