Question

What would be the cardiac output of a person having 72 heart beats per minute and a stroke volume of 50 mL?

• A. 360 mL
• B. 3600 mL
• C. 7200 mL
• D. 5000 mL

Answer 1

The correct option is B 3600 mL

The cardiac output of a person is calculated by multiplying the stroke volume and the heart rate. Hence, to alter a person’s cardiac output both the stroke volume and the heart rate can be altered. So, the cardiac output of a person having 72 heart beats per minute and a stroke volume of 50 mL would be 72 x 50 = 3600 mL.

Thus, the correct answer is '3600 mL.'