Within Normal Limits, an Increase in Preload Leads to

Multiple Choice

Within normal limits, an increase in preload leads to

A) an increase in cardiac output and force of left ventricular contraction.
B) a decrease in cardiac output and force of left ventricular contraction.
C) an increase in cardiac output and a decrease in the force of left ventricular contraction.
D) a decrease in cardiac output and an increase in the force of left ventricular contraction.
E) a decrease in stroke volume and heart rate.