The Degree to Which a Muscle Cell Can Stretch Depends

Question

The degree to which a muscle cell can stretch depends on its:
A)distensibility.
B)contractility.
C)conductivity.
D)excitability.

Accepted Answer

Distensibility refers to the ability of a muscle cell to stretch and expand. Contractility refers to the ability of a muscle cell to contract and generate force. Conductivity refers to the ability of a muscle cell to conduct electrical signals. Excitability refers to the ability of a muscle cell to respond to a stimulus and generate an action potential. Therefore, the correct choice is A, distensibility.