"In the atrial reflex, when the atria of the heart are over filled and start to stretch, what happens?" 1 Point Sympathetic stimulation is increased and the heart rate is decreased. Parasympathetic stimulation is incSympathetic stimulation is increased and the heart rate is decreased.reased and the heart rate is decreased. Directly related to stroke volum Determines amount of ventricular hlond nrior to contraction Parasympathetic stimulation is increased and the heart rate is increased.