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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

When is heart rate at its lowest?

At rest

What is the anticipatory rise?

Heart rate increase before exercise

Why does heart rate increase sharply at the start of exercise?

Due to demand for oxygen

What happens to heart rate during continuous exercise?

It levels off

What happens to heart rate immediately after exercise stops?

It 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 left after forced max exhalation

What happens to tidal volume during exercise?

It increases

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