What two factors determine cardiac output?

a. Ventricular filling and heart rate
b. Stroke volume and heart rate
c. Stroke volume and respiratory rate
d. Heart rate and tidal volume


ANS: B
The amount of blood circulated per minute (cardiac output) is a function of heart rate and stroke volume.

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