5 Questions
What is the role of the preload in the cardiovascular system?
It is the tension on the ventricular wall muscle made by end-diastolic volume (EDV)
What does cardiac output (CO) represent?
The amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle per minute
What does stroke volume (SV) measure?
The amount of blood pumped out of the heart after one contraction
What is the definition of stroke volume (SV)?
The amount of blood pumped out of the heart after one contraction
Which parameter is calculated as the product of stroke volume (SV) and heart rate (HR)?
Cardiac output (CO)
Test your knowledge of the structure and function of the heart and blood vessels in the cardiovascular system with this quiz by Amal Abdelfattah, an Associate Professor of Tropical Medicine at ZU.
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