In Order to Slow an Increased Heart Rate, Which of the Following

question 53

Multiple Choice

In order to slow an increased heart rate, which of the following is most likely to occur?

• A) decreased sympathetic nervous system activity only
• B) decreased parasympathetic activity only
• C) increased sympathetic activity and decreased parasympathetic activity
• D) increased parasympathetic activity and decreased sympathetic activity

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