Q.136) Cardiac activities of the heart are regulated by:
A. Nodal tissue
B. A special neural centre in the medulla oblongata
C. Adrenal medullary hormones
D. Adrenal cortical hormones
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
A) A, B and D only
B) A, B and C only
C) A, B, C and D
D) A, C and D only
B. Medulla oblongata: Contains the cardiovascular center, which controls heart rate via autonomic nerves.
C. Adrenal medullary hormones: Adrenaline and noradrenaline increase heart rate and cardiac output.
D. Adrenal cortical hormones: Mainly involved in metabolism and electrolyte balance, not direct cardiac regulation.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 2: A, B, and C only.