Cardiac Output Is Determined by The

question 57

Multiple Choice

Cardiac output is determined by the:

• A) return of blood to the heart and the heart rate.
• B) strength of contraction of the left ventricle.
• C) stroke volume and heart rate.
• D) systolic discharge and stroke volume.

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Definitions:

Exhaustion Stage

The final stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome where the body's ability to resist stress and adapt is depleted, leading to increased susceptibility to illness and disease.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A triphasic sequence (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that outlines the bodily responses experienced during stress.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through under prolonged stress.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's stress response in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.