Zoology-Heart & Circulation

NEET Zoology Heart & Circulation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

If a person's stroke volume is 70 mL and their heart rate is 72 beats per minute, what is their cardiac output?

A

5.04 litres/minute

B

32 litres/minute

C

6.20 litres/minute

D

85 litres/minute

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Cardiac output is calculated by multiplying stroke volume by heart rate. Here, 70 mL/beat * 72 beats/minute = 5040 mL/minute, or 5.04 litres/minute.

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