Which muscle type is characterized by having 'intercalated discs'?
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Correct answer: Cardiac muscle
Cardiac muscle cells are joined by intercalated discs, which are specialized communication junctions. These allow the heart to contract as a synchronized unit by facilitating rapid electrical impulse transmission.
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