What anatomic site regulates the pulse rate and force?
A) Thermoregulatory center
B) Cardiac sinoatrial node
C) Cardiac atria and valves
D) Peripheral chemoreceptors
Ans: B
The pulse is regulated by the autonomic nervous system through the cardiac sinoatrial node. The other anatomic sites may affect, but do not regulate, the pulse rate and force.
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