Which factors affect stroke volume? (Select all that apply.)
a. Contractility
b. Climate
c. Age
d. Preload
e. Afterload
A, D, E
Stroke volume is dependent on contractility, preload, and afterload. Age may affect all three, but the stroke volume, regardless of age, is dependent on these three factors.
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