An athlete has a resting cardiac output of 4400 mL. What are the pulse and stroke volume?
A)35 bpm and 100 mL
B)38 bpm and 105 mL
C)40 bpm and 105 mL
D)40 bpm and 110 mL

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Cardiac output is calculated as heart rate (pulse) multiplied by stroke volume. Given a cardiac output of 4400 mL, and using the formula, option D (40 bpm and 110 mL) is the only combination that when multiplied equals 4400 mL (40 x 110 = 4400).

An Athlete Has a Resting Cardiac Output of 4400 ML