Cardiovascular system Flashcards by Dennis Chan

Q

What is stroke volume?

A

The volume of blood pumped out of the heart each ventrical systole
e.g. 70ml

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Whaat is frank-starling mechanism?

A

Increased venous return
Incresed stretch of ventricle walls
Increased force of contraction
Larger volume of blood being ejected from ventricles
Increased stroke volume

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