GENERAL HISTOLOGY

MUSCLE

SKELETAL MUSCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of muscle is found in the heart?
A
Smooth
B
Skeletal
C
Cardiac
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The 3 types of muscle tissue are cardiac, smooth, and skeletal. Cardiac muscle cells are located in the walls of the heart, appear striped (striated), and are under involuntary control.

Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore, cardiac muscle is functionally multinucleated and skeletal (voluntary) muscle are true multinucleated. So, the correct option is ‘Cardiac muscle’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cardiac muscles are involuntary and are found only in the heart. Cardiac muscle tissue is an extremely specialized form of muscle tissue. They can contract without outside stimulation.

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