Question

1. cardiac output is determined from which of the following factors?

a. heart rate and blood pressure
b. oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide secretion
c. stroke volume and heart rate
d. ventricular contraction and venous return

Explanation:

Cardiac output is the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute. It is calculated as the product of stroke volume (the amount of blood ejected per heartbeat) and heart rate (number of heartbeats per minute).

Answer:

C. Stroke volume and heart rate