Stroke output of each ventricle in normal adult is_____________?

Correct answer: C. 70 ml

  • A. 30 ml
  • B. 130 ml
  • C. 70 ml
  • D. 5 liters

Explanation

Normal stroke volume is approximately 70 mL per ventricle per beat, calculated as end-diastolic volume minus end-systolic volume. Both ventricles normally eject essentially the same volume with each beat.

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