Intercalated discs, containing gap junctions and desmosomes, are a unique feature of which muscle type?
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Correct answer: Cardiac muscle
Cardiac muscle cells are branched and joined by intercalated discs. These junctions allow for rapid electrical communication (gap junctions) and mechanical stability (desmosomes) during heart contractions.
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