Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - The Cardiovascular System - Review Questions - Page 420: 2

Answer

b. 6 liters/min.

Work Step by Step

Stroke volume = volume at the end of diastole - volume at the end of systole => stroke volume = 150-50 = 100ml Cardiac output = stroke volume $\times$ heart rate => cardiac output = 60 * 100 = 6000 ml/minute = 6 L/minute
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