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Cardiac output is maximum to _________________?

Correct answer: A. Liver

  • A. Liver
  • B. Brain
  • C. Kidney
  • D. Heart

Explanation

At rest, the liver receives the largest overall share of cardiac output when hepatic arterial and portal venous inflows are considered together. The kidney has the highest flow relative to its tissue mass, which is the common source of confusion.

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