What type of muscle is responsible for initiating and transmitting electrical impulses in the body?
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The question is asking about which type of muscle is involved in the initiation and transmission of electrical impulses in the body, specifically looking for a distinction among nerve cells, skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles.
Answer
Cardiac muscle (myocardial conduction cells)
The cardiac muscle, specifically the myocardial conduction cells, is responsible for initiating and transmitting electrical impulses in the body.
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The cardiac muscle, specifically the myocardial conduction cells, is responsible for initiating and transmitting electrical impulses in the body.
More Information
Cardiac muscle has specialized cells called myocardial conduction cells that are responsible for the heart's electrical activity, ensuring it beats consistently.
Sources
- Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity | Anatomy and Physiology II - courses.lumenlearning.com
- Heart Conduction System (Cardiac Conduction) - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
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