Cardiac Muscle Flashcards by Veronica Aguiniga | Brainscape

Q

describe the cardiac muscle

A

long, branching cells

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Q

what are the functional considerations of the cardiac muscle?

A

intercalated cells (discs)
NO oxygen debt (NEEDS oxygen)
auto rhythmicity (keeps beating)

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

A

allows the cardiac muscle to contract as a unit

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