Which of the Following Causes Increased Heart Rate

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following causes increased heart rate?

• A) Stimulation of the vagus nerve
• B) Increased renin secretion
• C) Administration of beta-blocking drugs
• D) Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system

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Definitions:

Blood Clotting

A complex process involving platelets and clotting factors to prevent excessive bleeding when the vascular system is injured.

Red Blood Cells

Cells in the blood that carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and return carbon dioxide for exhalation.

Embolus

A portion of a thrombus that breaks off and moves through the bloodstream.

Small Artery

A blood vessel with a smaller diameter that branches off from an artery and leads to capillaries, transporting blood to various parts of the body.