What compensatory sign would be expected during periods of physical exertion in a patient with limited ventricular stroke volume?
A) Hypotension
B) Bradycardia
C) Aortic regurgitation
D) Tachycardia

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An individual with reduced stroke volume would exhibit compensatory increases in heart rate.Hypertension is associated with decreased ventricular stroke volume.An individual with reduced stroke volume would exhibit compensatory increases in heart rate; therefore,bradycardia would not be expected.Aortic regurgitation would not be an expected compensatory sign of limited stroke volume.

What Compensatory Sign Would Be Expected During Periods of Physical