What Is the Effect of Preload on Cardiac Output

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of preload on cardiac output?

• A) As preload increases, cardiac output increases.
• B) As preload increases, cardiac output decreases.
• C) As preload increases, cardiac output increases until it overstretches the ventricle and cardiac output decreases.
• D) Increased preload has no effect on cardiac output.

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