Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cardiac muscle? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cardiac muscle?
A. Voluntary control
B. Multinucleated syncytium
C. Spindle-shaped cells
D. Branched fibres with intercalated discs
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cardiac muscle cells are striated, branched, and connected by intercalated discs containing gap junctions for synchronized contraction. They are involuntary. Multinucleated syncytium is typical of skeletal muscle. Spindle-shaped non-striated cells characterize smooth muscle. Voluntary control is for skeletal muscle. Intercalated discs allow rapid ion passage, enabling the heart to function as a syncytium.

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