Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Which of the following is unique to cardiac muscle
cells?
a. Only cardiac muscle contains a sarcoplasmic
reticulum.
b. Only cardiac muscle has gap junctions.
c. Only cardiac muscle is capable of
autorhythmicity
d. Only cardiac muscle has a high concentration of
mitochondria.
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