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Cardiac muscle is adapted for:
Options
A Voluntary control
B Rhythmic contraction
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C Spindle-shaped cells
D Bone attachment
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cardiac muscle is adapted for rhythmic contraction, with intrinsic pacemaker activity generating regular, coordinated heartbeats throughout life.

Hint

What characteristic allows the heart to beat in a regular pattern?

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