The property of heart muscle in which it contracts in the absence of neural or hormonal stimulation is called

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The property of heart muscle to contract in the absence of external stimulation (such as neural or hormonal signals) is called autorhythmicity. This is due to the presence of specialized cells in the heart, known as pacemaker cells, which generate electrical impulses that cause the heart muscle to contract rhythmically.

The Property of Heart Muscle in Which It Contracts in the Absence