Which of the Following Factors Would Cause an Increase in Heart

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors would cause an increase in heart rate?

• A) Increased parasympathetic stimulation
• B) Stimulation of baroreceptors in the aorta
• C) Increased epinephrine release from the adrenal medulla
• D) Increased production of atrial natriuretic factor
• E) Stimulation through the vagus nerve

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