What is meant by the term "capacitance," and what biologic tissue has this quality?
A)The ability to conduct charge in an electric field; nerve
B)The ability to store charge in an electric field and oppose change in current flow; muscle membranes
C)The ability to resist the flow of current in an electric field; adipose tissue
D)None of the above

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Capacitance refers to the ability of a system to store charge in an electric field and to oppose changes in the flow of current. In biological systems, muscle membranes exhibit this quality due to their structure and function, allowing them to act as capacitors in the body's electrical system.

What Is Meant by the Term "Capacitance," and What Biologic