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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Cardiac muscle is specialized for:
Options
A Voluntary control
B Continuous rhythmic contraction
Correct Answer
C Spindle-shaped cells
D Attachment to bones
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cardiac muscle is specialized for continuous, rhythmic contraction throughout life, regulated by intrinsic pacemaker activity and the autonomic nervous system.

Hint

Think about what characteristic allows the heart to beat without rest.

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