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A hormone that has a stimulatory effect on the heart.

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Hormones are small molecules that are secreted by endocrine glands. They act as regulators of metabolic functions of the body and help maintain regular homeostasis. Several hormones act on the heart as well as to regulate its activity. The one hormone that has a stimulatory effect on the heart is adrenaline.

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