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Heartbeats are the repeated contraction of cardiac muscles.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAny squeezing muscular movement like that is called peristalsis. Same as the muscles in the intestine that squeeze to move food along.
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∙ 8y agoTENDONS cant you guys realize this
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∙ 14y agoSystole
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∙ 8y agoheartbeat
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What is the pattern of repeated muscle contractions called?
a spasm
What the functions of cardiac muscle?
the cardiac muscle is your heart. you tell me. ever heard of cardiac arrest? its also called a heart attack.
Can skeletal muscle be tetanised?
Yes, because of the short refractory period of skeletal muscle (compared to cardiac muscle), skeletal muscle can be restimulated before the muscle is completely relaxed. If repeated enough times, the contractions fuse together i.e. they become tetanised.
Uncontrolled muscle contractions the same as skeletal muscle contractions?
Uhh, no uncontrolled muscle contraction occurs in smooth and cardiac muscles... there are many differences between these two types of muscles; controlled and uncontrolled muscle contraction.....
Damage to the sinoatrial node in humans?
would disrupt the rate and timing of cardiac muscle contractions
Which type of muscles performs which type of contractions?
cardiac muscle , not sure ... I'm a student at Utas
How do you describe the cardiac muscle?
Cardiac muscle is involuntary striated muscle. The cells of cardiac muscle have only one nucleus. The layer of the heart that contains cardiac muscle is called the myocardium.
The difference between the structure of cardiac muscle and skeletal muscle?
One key difference between cardiac and skeletal muscles is that skeletal muscles are controlled by the nervous system, while cardiac muscles move involuntarily. In addition, cardiac muscles are only found in the heart, while skeletal muscles are found throughout the entire body.
The heart is called what muscle?
It is called cardiac muscle, or myocardium.
Which type of muscle CANNOT contract without being stimulated by the nervous system?
Cardiac muscle. Unlike skeletal and smooth muscle, the contraction of cardiac muscle is involuntary and requires stimulation from the nervous system. This ensures that the contractions of the heart are synchronized and coordinated.
What is the second name for heart?
Another name for the human heart is a cardiac muscle.
What type of muscle is the heart formed from?
The heart is made of smooth and cardiac muscle
