Select the correct statement about cardiac output.

A) A slow heart rate increases end diastolic volume, stroke volume, and force of contraction.
B) Decreased venous return will result in increased end diastolic volume.
C) If a semilunar valve were partially obstructed, the end systolic volume in the affected ventricle would be decreased.
D) Stroke volume increases if end diastolic volume decreases.


A) A slow heart rate increases end diastolic volume, stroke volume, and force of contraction.

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