The Capacity of a Muscle Cell to Shorten Forcefully Is

Question

The capacity of a muscle cell to shorten forcefully is known as
A) contractility.
B) excitability.
C) extensibility.
D) elasticity.
E) flexibility.

Accepted Answer

The capacity of a muscle cell to shorten forcefully is known as contractility. Excitability refers to the ability of a muscle cell to receive and respond to stimuli, extensibility refers to the ability of a muscle cell to be stretched without damage, elasticity refers to the ability of a muscle cell to return to its original shape after being stretched or contracted, and flexibility refers to the range of motion or movement allowed by the joints in the body.