The type of muscle found only in the heart is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The type of muscle found only in the heart is:
A. Smooth muscle
B. Cardiac muscle
C. Visceral muscle
D. Skeletal muscle
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cardiac muscle is striated, branched, and involuntary, with intercalated discs containing gap junctions for synchronized contraction. It is unique to the heart wall. Smooth muscle is non-striated and involuntary in visceral organs, skeletal muscle is striated and voluntary. Cardiac muscle exhibits autorhythmicity.

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