Minute volume is equal to the:
A) central venous pressure divided by the resistance.
B) mean arterial pressure divided by the central venous pressure.
C) pressure gradient divided by the resistance.
D) difference between the mean arterial pressure and the resistance, divided by the central venous pressure.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Minute volume is the volume of blood pumped per minute by the heart, and is equal to the pressure gradient (difference between mean arterial pressure and central venous pressure) divided by the resistance to blood flow. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the components of minute volume.

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