The Atrial Kick Created by the Contractile Ability of the Pectinate

question 22

Multiple Choice

The atrial kick created by the contractile ability of the pectinate muscles in the atria account for what percent of the cardiac output?

• A)15% to 20%
• B)5% to 10%
• C)25%
• D)Less than 5%

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