Which histological feature is commonly used to identify cardiac muscle tissue under a microscope?
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Correct answer: Branching fibers with intercalated discs
Cardiac muscle is identified by branched fibers and the presence of intercalated discs. These features distinguish it from skeletal and smooth muscle tissues.
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- Which structural feature is characteristic of cardiac muscle cells but not skeletal muscle cells?
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