The ability of muscle tissue to shorten or decrease in length is called
A) excitability
B) elasticity
C) contractility
D) extensibility
E) irritability

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Contractility is the ability of muscle tissue to shorten or decrease in length. Excitability or irritability refers to the ability of muscle tissue to respond to stimuli (such as nerve impulses). Elasticity refers to the ability of muscle tissue to return to its original shape after being stretched or contracted. Extensibility refers to the ability of muscle tissue to be stretched or extended. None of the other choices describe the ability of muscle tissue to shorten or decrease in length.

The Ability of Muscle Tissue to Shorten or Decrease in Length