What Does the Term Preload Refer To

question 74

Multiple Choice

What does the term preload refer to?

• A)volume of venous return
• B)peripheral resistance
• C)stroke volume
• D)cardiac output

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Definitions:

Species-Specific Defense

The predetermined, instinctive behaviors exhibited by animals of a particular species when threatened, reflecting survival mechanisms evolved over time.

Reactions

Responses of an organism to internal or external stimuli.

Fixed-Interval Schedules

A reinforcement schedule where rewards are provided after a constant, specific period of time has passed, encouraging a pattern of response.

Ethanol

A chemical compound, often referred to as alcohol, used in beverages, as a fuel additive, and in the manufacture of a wide range of products.