Li Qiu wants to trace the path of adrenaline as it sends a message that causes the heart to beat faster, beginning with the first step in the process and ending with the last. Where should Li Qiu start and where should he end?

A. heart beats faster; gland produces adrenaline


B. adrenaline carries message; heart beats faster


C. gland produces adrenaline; adrenaline carries message


D. gland produces adrenaline; heart beats faster