The cardiac center of the brainstem includes the
A) cardioacceleratory center, from which parasympathetic pathways extend.
B) cardioacceleratory center, from which sympathetic pathways extend.
C) vasomotor center, from which parasympathetic pathways extend.
D) cardioinhibitory center, from which sympathetic pathways extend.
E) All of the choices are correct.

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The cardioacceleratory center in the brainstem is responsible for increasing heart rate and force of contraction through sympathetic pathways.

The Cardiac Center of the Brainstem Includes the