Autorhythmic cells in the SA node intrinsically fire at a rate of 90 action potentials per minute. At rest, the heart rate is lowered primarily through modulation by: O Decreased delivery of acetylcholine and increased delivery of norepinephrine Increased delivery of acetylcholine and decreased delivery of norepinephrine Cardiac contractile cells Decreased delivery of acetylcholine and decreased delivery of norepinephrine Increased delivery of acetylcholine and increased delivery of norepinephrine

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