Chemical Coordination and Regulation Question 18

18. Norepinephrine:

[NEET Kar. 2013]

(1) Is released by sympathetic fibres

(2) Is released by parasympathetic fibres

(3) Increases the heart rate

(4) Decreases blood pressure

Which of the above said statements are correct?

(a) (1) and (4)

(b) (1) and (3)

(c) (2) and (3)

(d) (2) and (4)

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Answer : b

Hints & Solutions

(b) Norepinephrine is released by sympathetic fibres i.e, rapidly secreted in response to stress of any kind and during emergency situations. It increases the heart beat, the strength of heart contraction and the rate of respiration.