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This is part of a stress response where neurons (nerve cells) that sit right over the heart release a neurotransmitter (a chemical) called noradrenaline (AKA norepinephrine), this stimulates the heart to beat faster and with more power.

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Would the sympathetic nervous system cause your heart to beat faster when you are under stress?

The answer is "yes." The sympathetic nervous system stimulates responses to strong feeling/emotion (as well as having other "jobs"). So it will cause your heart to beat faster and other "fight or flight" reactions in response to such things as terror, hate, lust and so-on....


How is the heart rate sped up when the body requires more oxygen and glucose?

Adrenalin is released by the body - to trigger the heart to beat faster.


Can the haert functions without receiving signals from the central nervous system?

Yes, the heart can continue to beat without receiving signals from the central nervous system. This is due to the presence of its own internal pacemaker called the sinoatrial node, which generates electrical impulses to regulate the heart's rhythm.


How does the circulatory system connect to the nervous system?

AnswerThe nervous system sends a signal to the heart to make it beat. I also helps control not just the beat, but also the blood pressure as well. The part of the brain that controls the heart beat is the medulla oblongatta in the brain stem.


What is an example of the action of adrenaline in the nervous system?

An example of adrenaline action in the nervous system is increased alertness and improved focus during a fight-or-flight response. Adrenaline activates the sympathetic nervous system, leading to enhanced sensory perception and rapid decision-making to help the body respond to a perceived threat.

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What is the organ that enables heart beat faster when you exercise?

The nervous system causes the heart to beat faster when you exercise. It itself is not an organ but a system.


What cause your heart to beat faster?

when u feel really passionate, excited, anxious, and nervous.


What color makes your heart beat faster?

If you fix your eyes on the color red, your heart will beat faster.


What activitie cause the heart to beat faster?

Any physical activity will cause your heart to beat at faster rate. Even psychological stress will cause your heart to beat at faster rate.


How fast dos peoples heart beat?

the faster you do something like exercises the faster your heart will beat


Does your heart beat faster when your nose is plugged?

no your heart beat is the same


When you breathe faster why does your heart beat faster?

yes, it does!


What causes the heart to beat faster?

because you run it increases the blood preasure therefore it causes the heart to beat faster


Why you breath faster when you are frighten?

because the brain thinks youre panicking, and when you panick, you need more blood going through your system. so then the brain tells the heart to beat faster to get alot more blood flowing.


Why does your heart beat faster?

because it just beats faster


How many times does your heart beat when you kiss?

It depends on how you feel. If you are nervous or excited, your heartrate will be faster than normal, which is 90-100 beats per minute.


What sport makes your heart beat faster in 5 minutes?

a race track makes your heart beat faster since you run alot