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Why are cardiac muscles said to be involuntary muscles? [ 2 marks]

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Cardiac muscles are said to be involuntary because they are not controlled by our will. (1 Mark)

These muscles are found in the heart and are the only muscles that work throughout life without getting tired or fatigued. (1 Mark)

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