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Increase in Venous returns increases end diastolic volume (EDV). This increase in volume stretch the atrial and ventricular walls. This also stretches the SA nodal fibers and AV nodal fibers triggering a homeostatic response to increase heart rate by up to 15-30% depending on individual and other factors.

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What is the effect of hypovolemic shock on the blood vessels and the heart?

Blood vessels constrict to increase venous return and maintain pressure. Heart rate increases to compensate for loss of blood pressure and to maintain cardiac output.


Does raising arms overhead during exercise increase the heart rate?

Raising the arms overhead may decrease heart rate. This is normal and is caused by the change in venous return.


What are 7 things that will increase the heart rate?

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Does lying flat increase pulse rate?

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What is atrial reflex?

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What is the effect of venoconstriction on the stroke volume and cardiac output of the heart?

Venoconstriction refers to the narrowing of veins, which increases venous return to the heart by enhancing the flow of blood back to the heart. This increased venous return can lead to an increased stroke volume, as the heart has more blood to pump with each beat. Consequently, an increase in stroke volume can elevate cardiac output, since cardiac output is the product of stroke volume and heart rate. Overall, venoconstriction helps improve the efficiency of blood circulation, particularly during physical activity or stress.


When a person strains to lift a heavy object intrathoracic pressure increases What do you think will happen to the rate of venous blood returning to the heart during such lifting?

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Does sympathetic stimulation increase stroke volume?

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Would the time of your heart rate going back to normal increase if you were less physically fit?

No, the physically fitter you are the stronger you heart is and therefore the less time it will take your heart to return to its resting heart rate.


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What can increase the heart rate?

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