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Cells: Small, spindle-shaped, one nucleus

Contain less actin and myosin, not organized in sarcomeres

Contracts slowly

Contraction can by autorhythmic
  - Involuntary (does not require NS)
  - Contractions can be altered with NS or Hormones

Organized to form layers
  - Have special intercellular connections, allows cells to function as unit