The amount of blood pumped by a ventricle in one beat is called the:
A)stroke volume
B)contraction volume
C)cardiac output
D)ventricular output

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Stroke volume refers to the amount of blood that is ejected by a ventricle in one contraction or heartbeat. Option B and D are not commonly used terms in cardiovascular physiology. Option C refers to the total amount of blood pumped by the heart in one minute, which is calculated by multiplying the stroke volume with the heart rate.

The Amount of Blood Pumped by a Ventricle in One