NEET2019Zoology-Human Physiology

NEET 2019 Zoology Circulatory System MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

What would be the heart rate of a person if the cardiac output is 5 L, blood volume in the ventricles at the end of diastole is 100 mL and at the end of ventricular systole is 50 mL?

A

100 beats per minute

B

125 beats per minute

C

50 beats per minute

D

75 beats per minute

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Cardiac output = Stroke volume × Heart rate. Stroke volume = 100 mL - 50 mL = 50 mL. Heart rate = 5000 mL / 50 mL = 100 beats per minute.

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