The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
What is the heart rate?
A
The number of times the heart beats per minute
2
Q
What is the stroke volume?
A
The amount/volume of blood pumped out of the heart per beat
3
Q
What is the cardiac output?
A
The amount of blood pumped out of the heart per minute
4
Q
How to calculate cardiac output?
A
Heart rate x stroke volume
5
Q
Where does the arteries and the vein Cary the blood?
A
Arteries =away from heart
Vein= back to the heart
