NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Cardiology

What receptors, when stimulated, cause the heart to increase its rate?
  1. Alpha 1
  2. Alpha 2
  3. Beta 1
  4. Beta 2
Explanation
Answer - C - Beta 1 receptors, when stimulated, cause the heart to increase its rate. Additionally, this stimulation increases the force of contractions and conductivity. The sympathetic nervous system innervates the heart via the beta 1 receptors.
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