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What is a myogenic heart?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Myogenic Heart**: A myogenic heart is a type of heart that generates its own rhythm and contractions through specialized cardiac muscle tissues, rather than relying on external stimuli. 2. **Characteristics**: Myogenic hearts are primarily found in vertebrates. This means that animals with a backbone, including humans, possess myogenic hearts. 3. **Origin of Cardiac Rhythm**: In a myogenic heart, the cardiac cycle or heartbeat is initiated by the cardiac muscle itself. This is in contrast to neurogenic hearts, which rely on nerve impulses to initiate contractions. ...
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