How much blood is pumped to the brain in 1 minute?
A
450 ml
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B
750 ml
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C
1000 ml
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D
2500 ml
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Solution
The correct option is B 750 ml Cardiac output is defined as the product of two variables, stroke volume and heart beat. The brain receives about 15% of the cardiac output. So, its amount is- 15% of 5000 ml = 750 ml.