The reason why cocaine has such extreme effects on the heart is due to __________.

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Cocaine's extreme effects on the heart are due to both the excitation of the sympathetic system (A) and the inhibition of the parasympathetic system (B). The sympathetic system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which increases heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate. Cocaine enhances this response, leading to a dangerous increase in heart rate and blood pressure. At the same time, cocaine inhibits the parasympathetic system, which normally helps to regulate heart rate and prevent it from getting too high. This can cause an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system and further exacerbate the cardiovascular effects of the drug.

The Reason Why Cocaine Has Such Extreme Effects on the Heart