Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding the Cardiac

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the cardiac output of a neonate?

A) Cardiac output doubles within the first few hours of life.
B) The cardiac output of a neonate is strongly influenced by body temperature.
C) Neonates do not readily alter their pulse rate; cardiac output depends mainly on stroke volume.
D) Newborns have a fixed stroke volume; cardiac output depends mostly on heart rate.