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1. explain the effect that the extreme vagus nerve stimulation had on the heart.
2. Explain 2 ways that the heart can overcome excessive vagal stimulation?
3. describe how the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to regulate the heart?
4. what do you think would happen to the heart rate if the vagus nerve was cut?
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13 years ago
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1. explain the effect that the extreme vagus nerve stimulation had on the heart.

The heart rate decreased and stopped temporarily.

Quote from: jj889 (13 years ago)
2. Explain 2 ways that the heart can overcome excessive vagal stimulation?

The heart can overcome excessive vagal stimulation through sympathetic reflexes and the initiation of a rhythm by the Purkinje fibers.
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