What is the term that refers to an increase in stroke volume in response to the stretching of the heart?
A)Starling's law of the heart
B)A positive inotropic effect
C)Heart block
D)Angina pectoris

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Starling's law of the heart refers to the relationship between the degree of stretch of the cardiac muscle fibers and the force of contraction, whereby an increase in stretching leads to an increase in stroke volume. This mechanism is essential for maintaining cardiac output and adequate tissue perfusion.

What Is the Term That Refers to an Increase in Stroke