The ability of muscle to shorten forcibly when adequately stimulated is known as __________, and sets muscle apart from other tissue types.
A) extensibility
B) excitability
C) contractility
D) elasticity

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Contractility refers to the ability of muscle to generate tension and contract forcefully in response to stimulation, which is a unique characteristic of muscle tissue compared to other tissue types such as connective tissue or nervous tissue. Extensibility refers to the ability of muscle to stretch or lengthen under tension, while elasticity refers to the ability of muscle to return to its original shape after being stretched. Excitability refers to the ability of cells, including muscle cells, to respond to stimuli such as nerve impulses or hormones.

The Ability of Muscle to Shorten Forcibly When Adequately Stimulated