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Which type of muscle tissue can contract without neural stimulation?
Options
A Skeletal muscle
B Cardiac muscle
Correct Answer
C Smooth muscle under somatic control
D Voluntary muscle
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cardiac muscle exhibits automaticity and autorhythmicity, generating action potentials spontaneously without neural input.

Hint

The SA node cells are an example of this property.

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