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ZoologyStructural Organisation in AnimalsMuscle TissueEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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When a cardiac muscle cell receives a signal to contract, its neighbours are also stimulated to contract. This is due to

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B
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Unique junctions called intercalated discs (gap junctions) link the cells together and define their borders. Intercalated discs are the major portals for cardiac cell-to-cell communication, which is required for coordinated muscle contraction and maintenance of circulation.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Structural Organisation in AnimalsSubtopic:Muscle Tissue
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