PHYSIOLOGY
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following is true for both cardiac and skeletal muscle tissues?
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striated
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branched
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contract as a unit
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can spontaneously depolarize without input from the nervous system
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Both cardiac and skeletal muscle are striated and require Ca++ for contraction.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cardiac and skeletal muscles are defined as striated muscles because under the microscope they appear striped or striated in appearance due to the arrangements of the sarcomeres in distinct bands (Figure 1).
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