The human heart

a. contracts as a result of stimuli from the sinoatrial
node.
b. contracts only as a result of nerve stimulation
from the central nervous system.
c. is activated primarily through the autonomic
nervous system.
d. rate is primarily under the control of the
atrioventricular node.
e. is independent of all nervous control.


Answer: a

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