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How many ml of blood is pumped by each contraction of the heart?

Correct answer: C. 70 ml

  • A. 80 ml
  • B. 90 ml
  • C. 70 ml
  • D. 60 ml

Explanation

Cardiac output is the volume of blood being pumped by the heart in a minute. It is equal to the heart rate multiplied by the stroke volume. So if there are 70 beats per minute, and 70 ml blood is ejected with each beat of the heart, the cardiac output is 4900 ml/ minute.

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