One influences the heart to speed up and the other to slow down. Rates slower than this can be seen in athletes and in certain heart conditions. Various conditions such as exercise, fear, anger, etc. will cause the heart to increase its rate. The maximum heart rate that can be achieved is determined by age. A simple formula that can be used to determine maximum heart rate is 220 - age.
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