In an Adult at Rest, the End-Diastolic Volume is Typically

Question

In an adult at rest, the end-diastolic volume is typically
A) 50 mL.
B) 80 mL.
C) 130 mL.
D) 320 mL.
E) 560 mL.

Accepted Answer

The end-diastolic volume is the amount of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole (when the ventricles are relaxed and filling with blood). In an adult at rest, the end-diastolic volume is typically around 130 mL.