Which factor tends to increase the pulse rate?
a. increased blood pressure
b. increased vagal stimulation of the autonomic nervous system
c. pain
d. aging
C
Pain, activity, anxiety, caffeinated beverages, tobacco, and drugs such as amphetamines increase the heart rate. Parasympathetic or vagal stimulation of the autonomic nervous system, increased blood pressure, and drugs such as digoxin decrease the heart rate. The heart rate generally decreases with age.
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