MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE
CARDIAC MUSCLE
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Question
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What are some characteristics of the Cardiac muscle cells?
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The cardiac muscle cell could lift up to 96 pounds.
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Are elongated cells and strainedCardiomyocytes are attached to each other through intercalated discs
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They are actually made of dehydrated pickles.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cardiac muscle cells (cardiomyocytes) are striated, branched, contain many mitochondria, and are under involuntary control.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cardiomyocytes are rectangular, branching cells that typically contain only one centrally-located nucleus. [2] This arrangement contrasts with skeletal muscle cells, which often contain many nuclei.
Detailed explanation-3: -While cardiomyocytes are muscle cells, they are different from other muscle cells in a number of ways. Unlike other muscle cells in the body, cardiomyocytes are highly resistant to fatigue and therefore always contracting and relaxing to ensure proper circulation of blood around the body.
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