Identify the Definition for Cardiac Output

question 9

Multiple Choice

Identify the definition for cardiac output.

• A) The amount of blood pumped by each ventricle in one minute.
• B) The volume of blood ejected by the ventricles with each contraction.
• C) The degree of muscle fiber stretching before contraction.
• D) Aortic arterial pressure and vascular resistance to overcome.

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