List and define the three most important factors that affect stroke volume

What will be an ideal response


1. Preload ? the degree to which heart muscle cells are stretched before they contract
2. Contractility ? contractile strength achieved at a given muscle length
3. Afterload ? pressure that must be overcome for the ventricles to eject blood

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