The human heart were experiencing hyperthermia, what do you think would be the effect on the heart rate?

A) The heart rate would increase and then return to normal.
B) The heart rate would decrease.
C) The heart rate would increase.
D) The heart rate would not change.


Answer: C) The heart rate would increase.

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