Which of the Following Describes Starling's Law of the Heart

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes Starling's law of the heart?

• A)An increase in venous return to the ventricles causes an increase in cardiac output.
• B)An increase in preload increases cardiac output.
• C)A decrease in preload decreases cardiac output.
• D)All of the above are true.

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