The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle in one minute is called the:
A)stroke volume
B)minute cardiac volume
C)ventricular output
D)cardiac output

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The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle in one minute is referred to as the cardiac output. Choice A, stroke volume, refers to the amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle in one heartbeat. Choice B, minute cardiac volume, is not a commonly used term in cardiology. Choice C, ventricular output, is an incorrect term as it does not specify whether it refers to the left or right ventricle. Therefore, the best choice is D, cardiac output.

The Amount of Blood Pumped by the Left Ventricle in One