An example of increased preload on the heart is
A) increased force or resistance the heart has to pump against.
B) increased vascular resistance in the pulmonic vessels.
C) decreased force of diastole, leaving extra blood in the chamber.
D) increased inotropic capability of the cardiac muscle.
C
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