Which of the following is a feature of cardiac muscle that helps the heart withstand high pressures without tearing?
A) Branching and intertwined fibers
B) Fibers arranged in parallel
C) A single nucleus possessed by each fiber
D) Gap junctions between fibers
E) The pacemaking functions of some fibers

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Branching and intertwined fibers allow for the force generated by each individual fiber to be dispersed and distributed among surrounding fibers, which helps to prevent tearing under high pressure.

Which of the Following Is a Feature of Cardiac Muscle