Cardiac Output Flashcard

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What does CO stand for in the context of cardiac output?

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Cardiac Output

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What is the formula for calculating cardiac output?

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CO = SV x HR

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What does SV stand for in the context of cardiac output?

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Stroke Volume

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What is preload in the context of heart function?

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Filling pressure of the RV & LV

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What does the Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS) affect?

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Regulation of BP, blood volume, and fluid/electrolyte balance

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What is released in response to low blood pressure in the RAAS?

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Renin

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What does Angiotensin II cause in the body?

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Vasoconstriction and release of aldosterone

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What does aldosterone regulate?

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Blood volume and blood pressure

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What is one function of the sympathetic nervous system related to the cardiovascular system?

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Maintain blood flow to the brain

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Which function of the sympathetic nervous system helps regulate body temperature? Options: Increase heart rate, Regulate blood flow to the skin, Dilate the bronchi, Mobilize stored energy

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Regulate blood flow to the skin