In comparing a trained athlete to a non-athlete, which of these comparisons is false?

A) The athlete has a lower resting heart rate.
B) Both hearts weigh about the same.
C) The athlete has a higher resting stroke volume.
D) The athlete has a higher exercise stroke volume.
E) The athlete has a higher exercise cardiac output.


Answer: B

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