The term autorhythmicity refers to the heart's ability to
A)generate its own contractile cycle.
B)intrinsically modify its contractility.
C)originate its contraction neurogenically.
D)act as a functional syncytium.
E)conduct action potentials along the conduction pathway.

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Autorhythmicity refers to the heart's ability to generate its own contractile cycle without external stimuli, due to the presence of pacemaker cells that spontaneously depolarize.

The Term Autorhythmicity Refers to the Heart's Ability to