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1
Q

describe the cardiac muscle

A

long, branching cells

2
Q

what are the functional considerations of the cardiac muscle?

A
  1. intercalated cells (discs)
  2. NO oxygen debt (NEEDS oxygen)
  3. auto rhythmicity (keeps beating)
3
Q

what does the intercalated cells allow the cardiac muscle to do?

A

allows the cardiac muscle to contract as a unit