Increased autonomic activity to the heart could have what effect on the activity of the heart?
A) decreased heart rate
B) increased heart rate
C) both increased or decreased heart rate
D) neither increased or decreased heart rate

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Increased autonomic activity to the heart can lead to either an increase or decrease in heart rate, depending on whether the sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous system is more active. The sympathetic nervous system increases heart rate, while the parasympathetic nervous system decreases it.

Increased Autonomic Activity to the Heart Could Have What Effect