The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system acts as an accelerator, stimulating the heart to beat faster and with greater force. When the body perceives a threat or engages in physical activity, the sympathetic nerves release neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine, which bind to beta-adrenergic receptors in the heart. This activation increases heart rate (chronotropy), enhances...
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