Function of the Ventricles Flashcards

1
Q

Blood ejected by the ventricle per heart beat

Equal to EDV-ESV

Normal value: 70mL

A

STROKE VOLUME

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2
Q

Percentage of EDV that is actually ejected by the ventricle

Equal to SV/EDV

Normal value: 55%

A

EJECTION FRACTION

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3
Q

Total blood volume ejected per unit of time

Equal to HR x SV

Normal value: 5L/min (resting)

A

CARDIAC OUTPUT

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