Choose the correct statement.

Options

A. Stroke volume multiplied by cardiac output gives heart rate
B. Heart rate multiplied by cardiac output gives the stroke volume
C. Gardiac output divided by heart rate gives the stroke volume
D. Stroke volume divided by heart rate gives the cardiac output.

Answer

C

Explanation

Cardiac Output (CO) is the volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle right ventricial into the aorta (pulmonary trunk) per minute. It is a function of Heart Rate (HR) and Stroke Volume (SV) `CO=HRxxSV`.