Norepinephrine is considered a positive chronotropic agent because it causes
A) less calcium to enter heart cells, which leads to lower risk of heart attack.
B) more forceful contractions during each heart rate.
C) an increase in the firing rate of SA node cells.
D) thyroid hormone to have a steadying effect on heart activity.
E) heart cell membrane potentials to become more positive during action potentials.

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Norepinephrine increases the firing rate of SA node cells, leading to an increased heart rate, which is why it is considered a positive chronotropic agent.

Norepinephrine Is Considered a Positive Chronotropic Agent Because It Causes