Given that impulses from parasympathetic nerves decrease heart rate, and that the neurotransmitter for parasympathetic postganglionic fibers is acetylcholine (ACh) , predict how the following chemicals might affect heart rate.
A) Pilocarpine, a drug that simulates the action of ACh, will decrease heart rate.
B) Pilocarpine, a drug that simulates the action of ACh, will increase heart rate.
C) Pilocarpine, a drug that simulates the action of ACh, will increase heart rate; and atropine, a drug that blocks the action of ACh, will decrease heart rate.
D) Atropine, a drug that blocks the action of ACh, will decrease heart rate.
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