mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #299

A person experiences increased heart rate while exercising. Which physiological mechanism is primarily responsible for this response?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #299

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A person experiences increased heart rate while exercising. Which physiological mechanism is primarily responsible for this response?

    • A) Vasodilation
    • B) Increased parasympathetic tone
    • C) Increased sympathetic tone
    • D) Decreased cardiac output

    Answer: Increased sympathetic tone

    Explanation: Increased sympathetic tone is responsible, as it promotes increased heart rate and cardiac output.