Question

What are the functions of cardiac muscles?

Answer 1

Cardiac muscles:

1. Cardiac muscles are involuntary and cannot be controlled by one's will.
2. The cells are cylindrical shaped and are arranged in a network.

They have the following functions,

1. The cardiac muscles are present in the walls of the heart and are responsible for the pumping of the heart so that blood is distributed to the various body parts.
2. Cardiac muscles perform powerful and rhythmic contractions, and they do not get tired throughout life.
3. Cardiac muscles are involuntary and thus cannot be controlled by one's will.