The Heart Rate of a Vertebrate Will Decrease in Response

question 63

Multiple Choice

The heart rate of a vertebrate will decrease in response to the arrival of ________.

• A) acetylcholine
• B) endorphin
• C) nitric oxide
• D) gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

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