Question

Rate of heart beat is under the control of

• A. Sympathetic nervous system
• B. Parasympathetic nervous system
• C. Peripheral nervous system
• D. Both a & b

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both a & b

Autonomic nervous system functions to maintain homeostasis in the functioning of visceral organs and metabolic processes. Heart is also regulated by autonomic nervous system. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are components of autonomic nervous system.