The heart muscle is said to have automaticity, which means that ________

A) the nerves that innervate the heart cause the heart to beat automatically
B) the heart has a built-in automatic nerve
C) the heart muscle depolarizes and contracts spontaneously without external stimulation
D) the heart muscle beats in a regular rhythm


Answer: C

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