AFAA Personal Trainer Certification Practice Exam

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How is cardiac output calculated?

Stroke volume x body temperature
Heart rate + stroke volume
Heart rate x stroke volume
Stroke volume x oxygen consumption

The correct answer is: Heart rate x stroke volume

Cardiac output is a critical measure of the heart's efficiency and overall cardiovascular health. It is calculated using the formula that involves heart rate and stroke volume. Specifically, cardiac output is the product of heart rate, which indicates how many times the heart beats in one minute, and stroke volume, which is the amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle of the heart with each beat. In this context, heart rate multiplied by stroke volume provides a clear understanding of the total volume of blood that the heart circulates through the body in a minute. This is essential for assessing cardiovascular function during both rest and exercise, as it reflects the body's ability to supply oxygen and nutrients to tissues, as well as to remove waste products. The other options do not accurately represent how cardiac output is calculated. For instance, incorporating body temperature or oxygen consumption into the calculation does not fit the established physiological understanding of heart action. The relationship is specifically focused on the two parameters of heart rate and stroke volume to derive cardiac output efficiently.