A patient with a rapid heart rate may have decreased cardiac output because:
A. the ventricles do not have enough time to refill with blood, so stroke volume decreases.
B. the heart muscles become agitated and pump an excessive amount of blood.
C. the ventricles are filled with too much blood, so stroke volume increases.
D. the heart muscles become tired and are unable to pump as much blood.
Answer: A
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