Understanding Blood Pressure and Cardiac Output
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Which factor determines cardiac output?

  • Stroke volume
  • Preload
  • Heart rate (correct)
  • Blood pressure

    • What is stroke volume?

  • The amount of blood ejected from the heart with each contraction (correct)
  • The pressure created in the left ventricle by the volume of blood at the end of diastole
  • The volume of blood pumped out by the heart per minute
  • The ventricular volume and distension just before

    • What is preload?

  • The amount of blood ejected from the heart with each contraction
  • The pressure created in the left ventricle by the volume of blood at the end of diastole (correct)
  • The volume of blood pumped out by the heart per minute
  • The ventricular volume and distension just before

    • What is the formula for cardiac output?

    <p>Cardiac Output (CO) = Heart Rate (HR) x Stroke Volume (SV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors influence stroke volume?

    <p>Preload, afterload, and contractility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cardiac Output Determinants

    • Cardiac output is primarily determined by heart rate and stroke volume.
    • Increased heart rate or stroke volume leads to higher cardiac output.

    Stroke Volume

    • Stroke volume is the volume of blood pumped by the heart with each beat.
    • It is influenced by factors such as contractility, preload, and afterload.

    Preload

    • Preload refers to the degree of stretch of the cardiac muscle fibers at the end of diastole.
    • Higher preload increases stroke volume due to the Frank-Starling mechanism.

    Cardiac Output Formula

    • Cardiac output is calculated using the formula:
      • Cardiac Output = Heart Rate x Stroke Volume

    Factors Influencing Stroke Volume

    • Contractility: Strength of the heart's contractions; increased contractility raises stroke volume.
    • Preload: More venous return leads to higher preload and increased stroke volume.
    • Afterload: Resistance the heart must overcome to eject blood; higher afterload can decrease stroke volume.

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    Test your knowledge of the relationship between blood pressure and cardiac output in this quiz. Learn about the key elements and how the cardiovascular system regulates blood flow to the body's tissues.

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