Which Type of Muscle Tissue Causes Contraction of the Heart

Question

Which type of muscle tissue causes contraction of the heart?
A) skeletal muscle
B) smooth muscle
C) cardiac muscle

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle is a specialized type of muscle tissue found only in the heart. It is responsible for the involuntary contraction of the heart, which pumps blood throughout the body. Skeletal muscle is responsible for movement of the skeletal system, while smooth muscle is found in organs like the intestines and uterus and helps with involuntary movements like digestion and childbirth. Therefore, the correct answer is C, cardiac muscle.