Cardiac and smooth muscle share some characteristics,including

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Both cardiac and smooth muscles have gap junctions, which allow for electrochemical communication between cells, as well as pacemaker capability in some cells. Desmosomes, which are intercellular junctions that provide mechanical strength to cells, are primarily found in cardiac muscle. Therefore, the best answer is D, which includes both gap junctions and pacemaker capability.

Cardiac and Smooth Muscle Share Some Characteristics,including