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Each heart muscle cell is coupled to its neighbors electrically by tiny holes called:

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The answer is Gap Junction

Gap junction is a small gap between the cells that used to transmit signall to the cells. This gap will allow the heart muscle to be activated in unison. Coordinated contractions are important for heart muscle because it creates the force that needed to pump the blood.
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