Based on your knowledge of the microscopic anatomy of muscle tissue, how would you conclusively identify cardiac muscle tissue from a cross-sectional view?
A)I would confirm the presence of a single, centrally located nucleus in the cells.
B)I would confirm the presence of a single, peripherally located nucleus in the cells.
C)I would confirm the absence of stippling (i.e., many, small dots)in the sarcoplasm of the cells.
D)I would confirm the absence of a multiple, peripherally located nuclei in the cells.

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Cardiac muscle cells typically have a single, centrally located nucleus, which distinguishes them from skeletal muscle cells that have multiple, peripherally located nuclei.

Based on Your Knowledge of the Microscopic Anatomy of Muscle