2.1.3 - Cardiac Output (Q)
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Define cardiac output.
💡 Hint: Think about how much blood is being moved in a minute.
What are the components used to calculate cardiac output?
💡 Hint: What two factors influence how much blood the heart pumps?
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What is the formula for cardiac output?
💡 Hint: Think about how these two variables interact.
True or False: Stroke volume cannot increase during exercise.
💡 Hint: Consider how the heart adapts to increased demands.
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A cyclist has a resting heart rate of 60 bpm and a stroke volume of 75 mL. Determine their resting cardiac output. If their heart rate increases to 180 bpm during a race and stroke volume increases to 150 mL, what is their cardiac output during the race?
💡 Hint: Use the cardiac output formula and plug in the values.
Explain how understanding cardiac output can help athletes improve their training regimes.
💡 Hint: Consider strategies athletes might use to focus on their heart health.
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