What Is the Cardiac Reserve

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the cardiac reserve?

• A)afterload
• B)the difference between the apical and radial pulses
• C)the ability of the heart to increase cardiac output when needed
• D)the extra blood remaining in the heart after it contracts

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