GENERAL HISTOLOGY

MUSCLE

CARDIAC MUSCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Involuntary contractions, single nucleus, striations
A
skeletal muscle
B
cardiac muscle
C
visceral muscle
D
all muscles
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Smooth muscle cells are spindle shaped, have a single, centrally located nucleus, and lack striations. They are called involuntary muscles. Cardiac muscle has branching fibers, one nucleus per cell, striations, and intercalated disks. Its contraction is not under voluntary control.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cardiac muscle is involuntary and found only in the heart. Each cell is striated with a single nucleus and they attach to one another to form long fibers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cardiac muscles are said to be involuntary because they are not controlled by our will. These muscles are found in heart and are the only muscles which work throughout the life without getting tired or fatigue.

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