Which characteristic of the cardiac cells allows them to respond to electrical impulses?

Which characteristic of the cardiac cells

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AAutomaticity
BContractility
CConductivity
DExcitability

✓ Correct answer: D. Excitability Answer: Excitability Excitability is the cell's ability to respond to electrical impulses by depolarization. Automaticity is the cell's ability to create impulses without any outside stimulation. Contractility is the ability to contract the cardiac muscle. Conductivity is the ability to pass electrical impulses along neighboring cells.

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