An injection of epinephrine would
A) increase heart rate, increase blood pressure, and increase gastric tract motility.
B) decrease heart rate, decrease blood pressure, and increase gastric tract motility.
C) increase heart rate, increase blood pressure, and decrease gastric tract motility.
D) decrease heart rate, decrease gastric motility, and increase blood pressure.
E) have no effect on the heart or the GI tract.

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Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is a hormone and a medication which is involved in the body's fight-or-flight response. It increases heart rate and blood pressure but decreases gastric motility as part of its action to prioritize blood flow to essential organs like the heart and muscles during stress or emergency situations.

An Injection of Epinephrine Would