When Does Excitability Mean?

Definition. Excitability is a property of a cell, allowing it to respond to stimulation by rapid changes in membrane potential produced by ion fluxes across the plasma membrane.

What does excitability mean?

1 : capable of being readily roused into action or a state of excitement or irritability. 2 : capable of being activated by and reacting to stimuli excitable cells.

What's an example of excitability?

Excitability is the ability to respond to a stimulus, which may be delivered from a motor neuron or a hormone. Extensibility is the ability of a muscle to be stretched. For instance, let's reconsider our elbow flexing motion we discussed earlier.