Human Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (2nd Edition) (What's New in Anatomy & Physiology)
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Chapter 17, Problem 18CYR
Which of the following statements is false?
a. The sympathetic nervous system releases epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are positive chronotropic and inotropic agents.
b. The endocrine system regulates cardiac output through chronotropic and inotropic hormones and through hormones that regulate water balance.
c. The parasympathetic nervous system releases acetylcholine and epinephrine, which are strongly negative inotropic agents.
d. Factors such as electrolyte concentrations, body temperature, and age all affect cardiac output.
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Human Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (2nd Edition) (What's New in Anatomy & Physiology)
Ch. 17.1 - Where is the heart located, and how large is it?Ch. 17.1 - What are the hearts upper and lower chambers...Ch. 17.1 - What are the sources from which blood flows into...Ch. 17.1 - 4. Which side of the heart is considered the...Ch. 17.1 - Which side of the heart is considered the systemic...Ch. 17.2 - Prob. 1QCCh. 17.2 - Prob. 2QCCh. 17.2 - 3. What are the three layers of the heart wall,...Ch. 17.2 - 4. What are the four main great vessels? From...Ch. 17.2 - How do the right and left ventricles differ in...
Ch. 17.2 - 6. Why do you think it is important to ensure via...Ch. 17.2 - 7. What is the overall pathway of blood flow...Ch. 17.2 - Prob. 8QCCh. 17.2 - Prob. 9QCCh. 17.2 - Prob. 10QCCh. 17.3 - How do pacemaker and contractile cells differ?...Ch. 17.3 - 2. What are intercalated discs? What is their...Ch. 17.3 - Prob. 3QCCh. 17.3 - Prob. 4QCCh. 17.3 - What is the sequence of events of a contractile...Ch. 17.3 - How does the refractory period of cardiac muscle...Ch. 17.3 - 7. What does an ECG record?
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