The initial change in heart rate at the onset of exercise is due to _________.

A) sympathetic stimulation.
B) the withdrawal of parasympathetic inhibition.
C) overfilling of the ventricles.
D) stretching of the cardiac muscle fibers in response to increased venous return.


B) the withdrawal of parasympathetic inhibition.

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