Which statement is NOT true of cardiac muscle?
A)It forms the walls of the chambers of the heart.
B)Nerve impulses are necessary to cause contraction.
C)It pumps blood.
D)Another name is myocardium.

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Cardiac muscle has automaticity, meaning it can generate its own electrical impulses without input from nerves. While nerves can modify the rate and force of contraction, they are not necessary to cause the initial contraction.

Which Statement Is NOT True of Cardiac Muscle