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The effects of Adrenaline on heart are all except__________________?

Correct answer: B. Decreases myocardial irritability

  • A. Increases heart rate
  • B. Decreases myocardial irritability
  • C. Increases force of contraction
  • D. Increases oxygen uptake by heart

Explanation

Adrenaline increases heart rate, myocardial contractility, and cardiac oxygen consumption through predominantly beta-1 effects. It increases, rather than decreases, myocardial excitability or irritability.

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