NEET2014Zoology-Neural Control and Coordination

NEET 2014 Zoology Autonomic Nervous System MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

How do parasympathetic neural signals affect the working of the heart?

A

Reduce both heart rate and cardiac output.

B

Heart rate is increased without affecting the cardiac output.

C

Both heart rate and cardiac output increase.

D

Heart rate decreases but cardiac output increases.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Parasympathetic signals, primarily through the vagus nerve, decrease heart rate and cardiac output by reducing the force of contraction.

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