An Increased Preload

question 67

Multiple Choice

An increased preload

• A)decreases cardiac output.
• B)increases stroke volume.
• C)increases cardiac reserve.
• D)increases afterload.

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Definitions:

Conifers

A group of gymnosperm trees and shrubs known for bearing cones and needle-like or scale-like leaves, often found in cooler parts of the world.

Pine Trees

A genus of trees or shrubs, mostly evergreen conifers in the Pinaceae family, known for needle-like leaves and woody cones.

Pollen

Fine to coarse powder containing the microgametophytes of seed plants, which produce male gametes (sperm cells).

Dioecious

Having male and female reproductive structures on separate plants; compare with monoecious.