The ability of muscles to respond to stimuli is termed as ________.

contractility

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excitability

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extensibility

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expandibility

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Solution

The correct option is B excitability
Muscles of the body receive signals (stimuli) from brain. Excitability of muscles signifies how quickly they respond to stimuli. Quicker the response, more will be the excitability of muscles.

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