The rate of heartbeat is accelerated by the hormone
A
adrenaline
B
acetylcholine
C
thyroxine
D
pituitrin
Correct Answer: adrenaline
The hormone adrenaline also called epinephrine is known as a stress hormone. In emotional upsets( like fear, anger etc.) this hormone is poured into the blood and it accelerates heart beat. The hormone acetylcholine decelerates heartbeat rate.