If the Amount of Blood Returning to the Left Ventricle

question 50

Multiple Choice

If the amount of blood returning to the left ventricle of a healthy heart increases slightly, according to Starling's law of the heart, what will occur?

• A) Blood will back up into the left atrium.
• B) Afterload will increase.
• C) Contractility will increase.
• D) Preload will decrease.

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