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. Visceral muscle
C. Skeletal muscle
D. Cardiac muscle
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
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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