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Animal Physiology, Animal Refresher
Striated Multinucleated Muscle Type
Striated and multinucleated muscles are:
- Skeletal muscle — Correct Answer
- Cardiac muscle
- Smooth muscle
- Visceral muscle
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Skeletal muscle
Skeletal muscle is striated (has cross-striations) and multinucleated (multiple nuclei per cell, located peripherally). It is under voluntary control.
Comparison of Muscle Types
| Feature | Skeletal | Cardiac | Smooth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Skeleton | Heart | GIT, uterus, blood vessels |
| Striations | Yes (striated) | Yes (striated) | No (non-striated) |
| Nuclei | Multinucleated (peripheral) | Uninucleated (central) | Uninucleated (central) |
| Cell connection | None | Intercalated discs | None |
| Control | Voluntary | Involuntary | Involuntary |
| Cell shape | Cylindrical | Branched | Spindle-shaped |
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