Jane donates a pint of blood to a blood bank. A few minutes later, which of the following would be increased compared to pre-donation values?

A. Cardiac output
B. Stroke volume
C. Heart rate
D. Hydrostatic pressure in the capillaries
E. Mean arterial pressure


Answer: C

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