Each of the following factors will increase cardiac output, except
A) increased venous return.
B) increased parasympathetic stimulation.
C) increased sympathetic stimulation.
D) increased heart rate.
E) both increased venous return and increased parasympathetic stimulation.

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Increased parasympathetic stimulation will actually decrease cardiac output by decreasing heart rate and contractility. The other choices increase cardiac output.

Each of the Following Factors Will Increase Cardiac Output, Except