Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - The Cardiovascular System - Review Questions - Page 421: 23

Answer

Stroke volume is the volume of blood pumped from the left ventricle in one heartbeat. The cardiac cycle is collection of all steps that occur during one heartbeat during which atria and ventricles contract and relax.

Work Step by Step

The cardiac cycle consists of following 5 phases : 1. Atrial diastole 2. Atrial systole 3. Isovolumetric contraction 4. Ventricular systole 5. Isovolumetric relaxation
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