What is the ability of myocardial tissue to propagate electrical impulses?

a. Automaticity
b. Conductivity
c. Contractility
d. Excitability


ANS: A
Inherent rhythmicity or automaticity is the unique ability of the cardiac muscle to initiate a spon-taneous electrical impulse.

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