Which of the following decreases the heart rate? 

A. Strenuous exercise
B. Elevated body temperature
C. Parasympathetic nerve stimulation
D. Sympathetic nerve stimulation
E. Low concentration of potassium ions


C. Parasympathetic nerve stimulation
Parasympathetic nerve stimulation generally keeps the heart rate relatively low.

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