1. 72 hour isolated chick hearts show an increase in pulsation rate when placed in M/1000, M/10,000, and M/50,000 l-tyrosine solutions. The optimal effect is seen in M/10,000 and M/50,000 l-tyrosine.
2. All hearts show disturbance of rhythm either in the form of irregular rhythm or heart block.
3. 62 hour isolated chick hearts are not susceptible to l-tyrosine while 96 hour hearts are markedly sensitive.
4. 72 hour isolated chick hearts placed in 1 part in 10,000 and 1 part in 50,000 l-epinephrine show approximately the same effects as were seen with l-tyrosine.
5. 72 hour isolated chick hearts placed in M/1000 and M/10,000 l-phenylalanine show an initial depression followed by an l-tyrosine effect.