Define autorhythmicity

A) Autorhythmicity is the ability of the heart to contract with neural stimulation.
B) Autorhythmicity is the ability of the heart to contract with hormonal stimulation.
C) Autorhythmicity is the ability of the heart to contract without neural or hormonal stimulation.
D) Autorhythmicity is the ability of the heart to relax after each contraction.
E) Autorhythmicity is the ability of the heart to respond to sympathetic stimulation.


Answer: C

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