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Cardiac muscle is:...

Cardiac muscle is:

A

involuntary

B

smooth

C

striated

D

both (a) and (c)

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Type of Muscle**: Cardiac muscle is specifically found in the heart. It is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. 2. **Understand the Characteristics**: Cardiac muscle has unique properties. It is classified as: - **Involuntary**: This means that its actions are not under conscious control. We do not have to think about making our heart beat; it does so automatically. - **Striated**: This refers to the appearance of the muscle fibers. Cardiac muscle fibers have a striped or striated appearance, similar to skeletal muscle. 3. **Conclusion**: Given the characteristics of cardiac muscle, we can conclude that it is both involuntary and striated. 4. **Select the Correct Option**: From the options provided: - A: Involuntary - B: Smooth - C: Striated - D: Both A and C The correct answer is **D: Both A and C**.
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