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1
Q

Frank-starling mechanism states that increase in VR leads to increase CO due to an increase in ____

A

Stroke Volume

2
Q

Bainbridge reflex states that an increase in VR leads to an increase in CO due to an increase in ____

A

Heart Rate

3
Q

What is the formula for computing the EDV

A

EDV = SV/EF

4
Q

What is the formula for computing the EF

A

EF = SV/EDV

5
Q

The main energy stroke work is ____

A

fatty acids

6
Q

Cardiac O2 consumption in increased by increasing the ____, ____, _____. _____

A
  1. Afterload
  2. Size of the heart
  3. Contractility
  4. Heart Rate