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Structural Organisation in Animals — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYStructural Organisation in Animals2 Marks
Question
What is the unique feature of cardiac muscles? Explain.
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Answer

The intercalated discs are unique and distinguishing features of the cardiac muscles. They are dark and zig-zag partitions between the adjacent cardiac muscle cells. These discs serve as the firm adhesion between the adjacent cells, electrical coupling to spread the excitation as well as contraction.

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