When comparing cardiac muscle tissue to skeletal muscle tissue, which statement is true? A. Both cardiac and skeletal muscle fibers are voluntary. B. Skeletal muscle fibers are connected by intercalated discs. C. Both types of fibers are striated. D. Skeletal muscle fibers are shorter. E. There are more mitochondria in skeletal muscle fibers.
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