Which of the following would lead to increased heart rate?
A)increased sympathetic input
B)decreased sympathetic input
C)increased parasympathetic input
D)decreased parasympathetic input
E)both increased sympathetic input and decreased parasympathetic input

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for increasing heart rate, while the parasympathetic nervous system slows it down. Therefore, increased sympathetic input and decreased parasympathetic input both lead to increased heart rate.

Which of the Following Would Lead to Increased Heart Rate