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If u looked at a SA cells and cardiac muscle cells under a microscope, do u think they would look the same or different from each other? Explain ur reasoning HELP MEE PLSSSSS

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They look a little bit different. SA cells contain fewer mitochondria, fewer myofibers, and a smaller sarcoplasmic reticulum. This means that the SA node cells are less equipped to contract compared to the atrial and ventricular cells.

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