Which of the following values reflects a normal cardiac output at rest?
a. 2.5 L/min c. 7.3 L/min
b. 5.8 L/min d. 9.6 L/min
B
Cardiac output is normally expressed in liters per minute (L/min). The normal cardiac output in the human adult is approximately 4 to 8 L/min. It is approximately 4 to 6 L/min at rest and increases with exercise.
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