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Sympathetic nerve accelerates heart beat due to

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Adrenaline

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nor - adrenaline

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Insulin

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Glucagon

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Solution

The correct option is A Adrenaline
Sympathetic nerve accelerates heart beat due to adrenaline. Adrenaline or epinephrine is a hormone secreted by the medulla of the adrenal gland. It prepares the body for emergency action. It increases strength and rate of heart beat.

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