Intercalated Discs in Cardiac Muscle Contain What Type(s) of Cell

Question

Intercalated discs in cardiac muscle contain what type(s) of cell junctions?
A) desmosomes and gap junctions.
B) tight junctions only
C) gap junctions and tight junctions
D) hemidesmosomes

Accepted Answer

Intercalated discs in cardiac muscle contain desmosomes, which provide mechanical strength by binding cells together, and gap junctions, which allow for the direct passage of ions and small molecules between cells, facilitating synchronized heart contractions.