For the Following Cardiac Output and Venous Return Curves Defined

question 8

Multiple Choice

For the following cardiac output and venous return curves defined by the dashed lines (with the equilibrium at B) , which of the following is true?

• A)Mean systemic filling pressure is 7 mm Hg
• B)Right atrial pressure is 0 mm Hg
• C)Resistance to venous return is 1.4 mm Hg/L/min
• D)Pulmonary arterial flow is approximately 7 L/min
• E)Resistance to venous return is 2.8 mm Hg/L/min

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