What is the effect of norepinephrine on the heart?

A. it decreases the rate and strength of contraction
B. it increases the rate and strength of contraction
C. it decreases the amount of blood pumped per minute
D. it has no effect on the heart


Answer: B) It increases the rate and strength of contraction.
Feedback: Norepinephrine is released by sympathetic postgangionic fibers.

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