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1. Chronotrope: changes cardiac accleration
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<br/>2. Inotrope: changes strength of cardiac contraction
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<br/>3. Preload: degree to which myocardium is stretched before contraction
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<br/>4. Afterload: resistance against which blood is expelled


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