Cardiac Cells Are Able to Generate an Impulse to Contract

question 4

Multiple Choice

Cardiac cells are able to generate an impulse to contract even without an external stimulus. This is called:

• A) excitability.
• B) action potential.
• C) automaticity.
• D) chronotropic effect.

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Definitions:

CS

Conditioning Stimulus; in conditioning, it's the stimulus that, when paired with an unconditioned stimulus, can elicit a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally triggers a reflexive or unlearned response.

Salivation

The secretion of saliva, often in response to the sight, smell, or taste of food, which is part of the digestive process.

Food

Any nutritious substance that humans or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth.