All of the following statements are false about stroke volume EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Decreases by increase in heart rate
Description: Ans. C Decreases by increase in heart rateRef: Ganong, 25th ed. pg. 570-71* Basically it is asking here about the TRUE statement among the given choices.* Stroke volume is indirectly proportional to heart rate* Stroke volume = cardiac output/heart rate* As the heart rate increases, stroke volume decreases.* After load is determined by peripheral resistance. Therefore, it has nothing to do with stroke volume determination.* Stroke volume depends upon end diastolic volume (NOT pre-diastolic volume)
Category:
Physiology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now