When the Heart Is Sympathetically Stimulated

question 9

Multiple Choice

When the heart is sympathetically stimulated,

• A) ESV will increase.
• B) It is responding to acetylcholine.
• C) It is responding to norepinephrine.
• D) Ca²⁺ channels are opening in greater numbers.
• E) It is responding to norepinephrine, and Ca²⁺ channels are opening in greater numbers.

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