Increased ________ does NOT occur due to increased venous return to the heart.
A) myocardial stretch
B) afterload
C) stroke volume
D) myocardial contraction

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Afterload refers to the resistance that the heart must overcome to eject blood into the circulation. Increased venous return to the heart does not affect afterload, so it does not result in an increase in afterload. Myocardial stretch, stroke volume, and myocardial contraction can all increase with increased venous return.

Increased ________ Does NOT Occur Due to Increased Venous Return