Evaluate

question 326

Short Answer

Evaluate:

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Definitions:

End-Systolic Volume

The volume of blood in the ventricle of the heart immediately after contraction, before the heart fills again.

End-Diastolic Volume

The volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole, right before the heart contracts.

End-Systolic Volume

The volume of blood left in the ventricle after contraction (systole) and before it begins to fill again.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, a critical measure of heart function and efficiency.