At This Point, a Number of Equations in the Text

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Essay

At this point, a number of equations in the text have expanded upon cardiac output = heart rate × stroke volume. These include equations for calculating blood flow, cardiac output (using variables other than those above), mean arterial pressure, and organ blood flow. Provide the equations for the above variables and briefly discuss their relevance.

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Definitions:

Fluid Retention

The accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues, causing swelling commonly known as edema.

Swelling

The enlargement of a body part due to the accumulation of fluid in tissues, often as a response to injury or inflammation.

Aorta

The largest artery in the body, transporting oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle of the heart to various parts of the body.

Left Ventricle

The chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it out under high pressure through the aorta to circulate throughout the body.