Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The cardiac output is generally represented in relation to the body's surface area (cardiac output/body surface area).
Reason (R): The cardiac output increases in direct proportion to the surface area of the body.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Cardiac Index = CO BSA Used to compare heart function across different body sizes

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A