DUMET Medical DUMET Medical Solved Paper-2009

  • question_answer
    The function of vagus nerve innervating the heart is to

    A)  initiate the heart beat

    B)  reduce the heart beat

    C)  accelerate the heart beat

    D)  maintain constant heart beat

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The vagus nerves (parasympathetic) supply mainly the SA and AV nodes and atrial muscles. The para sympathetic stimulation reduces the rate at which impulses are  produced, decreasing the rate and force of the heart beat.


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