Question

The heart is part of the cardiovascular system and is made of cardiac muscle. Cardiac muscle has special characteristics that distinguish it from other types of muscle tissue. Which of the following are characteristics of cardiac muscle

Answer 1

The cardiac muscle is only in the heart because it has special characteristics such as being able to make sustained contractions, coordinated movement, and rapid conduction. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

a) one nucleus

c) striated

g) involuntary

h) intercalated discs