What Characteristic of Muscle Tissue Allows It to Respond to Stimulation

Question

What characteristic of muscle tissue allows it to respond to stimulation by the nervous system?
A) excitability
B) elasticity
C) extensibility
D) contractility
E) None of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

Muscle tissue has a characteristic known as excitability, or the ability to respond to stimulation by the nervous system, which allows it to contract and generate force. Elasticity refers to the ability to stretch and return to its original shape, while extensibility refers to the ability to be stretched without damage. Contractility is the ability of muscle tissue to contract forcefully when stimulated.