Physical Education 9PE0/01 June 2022 | Edexcel A Level Past Papers With Mark Scheme
1. Stroke volume definition: volume of blood ejected per heartbeat; cardiac output definition: total blood volume pumped by heart per minute
2. Venous return increase leads to greater stroke volume and cardiac output via Frank-Starling mechanism; more blood returning stretches ventricular walls enhancing contractile force
3. Endurance athletes develop bradycardia due to increased stroke volume, enhanced parasympathetic tone, enlarged heart size, and lower resting heart rate