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Set 5 8 The Cardiac Function Curve

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Question 1

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Increasing preload by itself does all of the following EXCEPT

A) Increases stroke volume
B) Increases strength of contraction
C) Stretches the heart
D) Increases cardiac work
E) Decreases heart rate

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Question 2

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The ejection fraction of the heart can be calculated as

A) ESV - EDV
B) EDV - ESV
C) 1 - ESV / EDV
D) SV / ESV
E) SV x HR

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Question 3

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The afterload of the heart is the

A) End systolic volume
B) End diastolic volume
C) Central venous pressure
D) Aortic pressure
E) Pulmonary venous pressure

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