Which values are reasonable for a healthy,80 kilogram resting adult?
A)5.25 liters of blood pumped per ventricle per minute; 108,000 beats per day
B)4.25 liters of blood pumped per ventricle per minute; 60,000 beats per day
C)6.75 liters of blood pumped per ventricle per minute; 20,000 beats per day
D)7.25 liters of blood pumped per ventricle per minute; 76,000 beats per day
E)5.75 liters of blood pumped per ventricle per minute; 144,000 beats per day

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A healthy adult heart pumps about 5 to 6 liters of blood per minute at rest, and the average heart rate is about 60 to 100 beats per minute. Over a day, this translates to about 86,400 to 144,000 beats per day. Option A's values of 5.25 liters per minute and 108,000 beats per day fall within these normal ranges.

Which Values Are Reasonable for a Healthy,80 Kilogram Resting Adult