Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 12, Problem 8RQ
Which of the following means the ability to transmit
A. Conductivity
B. Excitability
C. Contractility
D. Automaticity
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