Predict what happens to end diastolic volume when an increase in heart rate is not accompanied by an increase in contractility.
A. End diastolic volume is increased.
B. End diastolic volume is decreased.
C. End diastolic volume is unchanged.
D. End diastolic volume is not affected by heart rate.
Answer: B. End diastolic volume is decreased.
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