Cardiac Output, Stroke Volume & Heart Rate (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes

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Cardiac Output, Stroke Volume & Heart Rate
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What is the formula for cardiac output?

Stroke Volume × Heart Rate

What is cardiac output?

Amount of blood leaving heart per minute

What is stroke volume?

Amount of blood ejected per beat

What is an anticipatory rise?

Heart rate increase before exercise

What causes the anticipatory rise in heart rate?

Release of adrenaline

What happens to heart rate when exercise starts?

Increases sharply

Why does heart rate level during continuous exercise?

Heart sustaining oxygen needed

What happens to heart rate immediately after exercise stops?

Decreases sharply

What is tidal volume?

Air inspired/expired in normal breath

What is vital capacity?

Max air expired after max inspiration

What is residual volume?

Air remaining after forced exhalation

What happens to tidal volume during exercise?

Increases

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