This sequential event in the heart which is cyclically repeated is called the cardiac cycle. Each cardiac cycle consists of systole and diastole of both the atria and ventricles. Each cardiac cycle represents one heartbeat. The normal heart rate is about 72 beats per minute. The heart rate is same as pulse rate because the pumping action of the heart causes an increase in blood pressure in arteries that leads to noticeable pulse. Hence pulse rate can be defined as the rate at which the blood is pumped.
So, the correct answer is 'The rate at which the blood is pumped'.
Was this answer helpful?
0
Similar Questions
Q1
Describe blood pressure, pulse, and pulse rate? [3 MARKS]
View Solution
Q2
The rate at which oxygen moves from the alveoli of our lungs into our blood
View Solution
Q3
Pulse is the rate at which the
View Solution
Q4
Which hormone can increase rate of formation of glycogen, volume of blood in vessel and rate of heart beat?
View Solution
Q5
Blood level of which gas is most important in controlling human respiratory rate?