Explain the Factors That Affect Cardiac Output

question 66

Essay

Explain the factors that affect cardiac output. In your answer provide one example of a positive inotropic agent and one example of a positive chronotropic agent. For each of those examples, explain what specifically happens to the cells of the heart when they have their effect.

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