Which Two Factors Are Most Likely to Result in Improved

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which two factors are most likely to result in improved cardiac output?

• A) Greater preload;greater afterload
• B) Greater preload;reduced afterload
• C) Reduced preload;greater afterload
• D) Reduced preload;reduced afterload

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Definitions:

Neural "Cables"

Axons and dendrites, which are extensions of neurons that transmit electrical and chemical signals throughout the nervous system.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, activating in times of stress or danger.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for "rest and digest" functions, counterbalancing the sympathetic nervous system's "fight or flight" responses.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.