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Is the contraction of the heart directly controlled by brain impulses
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Contraction: The contraction of the heart is a property of the heart muscle itself. The rate of contraction is a complex interaction of the cardiorespiratory system and the nervous system.
Answered 8/21/2013
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The heart have : It's own electrical source of energy to conduct an impulse and contract. Indirectly, the rate and the force of contraction can be mediated by the autonomic and central nervous system.
Answered 8/22/2013
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