3 Questions
Which cell type is lacking in cardiac muscle and contributes to its limited regenerative capacity?
Satellite cells
What replaces damaged cardiac myocytes in areas of the heart with scar tissue?
Fibroblasts
Why does damage to the heart muscle weaken the heart?
Loss of cardiac myocytes
Test your knowledge of cardiac muscle regeneration and repair with this quiz. Learn about the limited regenerative capacity of cardiac muscle and how damage is replaced by fibroblasts and scar tissue. Find out how this affects the strength of the heart.
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