An Increased Cardiac Output Causes The

question 4

Multiple Choice

An increased cardiac output causes the:
1) C(a-v) O₂ to decrease.
2) SvO₂ to increase.
3) total O₂ delivery to decrease.
4) O₂ER to increase.

• A)1
• B)2, 3
• C)3, 4
• D)1, 2

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Definitions:

Coronary Sinus

The coronary sinus is a large vein on the posterior side of the heart that collects deoxygenated blood from the heart muscle and delivers it to the right atrium.

Left Anterior

Pertaining to the front aspect of the left side of a body or a structure.

Visceral Pericardium

Serous membrane covering the surface of the heart; also called epicardium.

Epicardium

Serous membrane covering the surface of the heart; also called visceral pericardium.