Heart Rate Increase

Definition

When your heart rate increases, it means that your heart is beating faster than its normal resting rate. This can occur due to various factors such as excitement, stress, or physical exertion.

Related terms

Sympathetic Nervous System:

This term refers to a part of our autonomic nervous system that prepares our body for fight-or-flight responses, including increasing heart rate.

Adrenaline:

Also known as epinephrine, this hormone is released during times of stress or excitement and can cause an increase in heart rate.

Emotional Arousal:

This term refers to the heightened state of emotion that can lead to physiological changes in our body, including an increased heart rate.