Identify whether each item would increase or decrease stroke volume

The following factors would increase the stroke volume:

1. Acute exercise.

2. Increased heart rate.

3. Sympathetic stimulation.

4. Increasing EDV.

5. Increasing preload.

6. Increase contractibility.

The following factors would decrease the stroke volume:

1. Increasing afterload.

2. Decreased venous return.

3. Dehydration.

4. Stress.