The Fastest Response of the Heart to a Drop in Blood

question 3

Multiple Choice

The fastest response of the heart to a drop in blood pressure is due to

• A) Withdrawal of parasympathetic tone
• B) Acceleration due to sympathetic discharge
• C) Intrinsic response of the heart to decreased ventricular filling
• D) Intrinsic response of the heart to increased ventricular filling
• E) Withdrawal of sympathetic tone

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