Muscles exhibit the property of excitability. This means that the muscle

A) shortens its length.
B) recoils to its original resting length.
C) stretches beyond its normal length.
D) responds to stimulation by the nervous system.
E) excites itself.

Excitability

The capability of a cell to respond to a stimulus, characteristic of nerve and muscle cells.

Nervous System

The nervous system is the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating bodily functions and responding to internal and external stimuli.

Stimulation

The action of applying a stimulus to a bodily part to produce a response, often used in a variety of contexts from physical to mental stimulation.