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What is the function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells?
What is the function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells?
What is the structure that bisects the I bands in a sarcomere?
What is the structure that bisects the I bands in a sarcomere?
Which type of muscle cells are branched and striated?
Which type of muscle cells are branched and striated?
What is the function of T-tubules in muscle cells?
What is the function of T-tubules in muscle cells?
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What gives rise to myoblasts in the process of muscle development?
What gives rise to myoblasts in the process of muscle development?
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From which Greek word does the term 'Sarco-' in muscle terminology originate?
From which Greek word does the term 'Sarco-' in muscle terminology originate?
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What is the main difference between smooth muscle cells and skeletal muscle cells?
What is the main difference between smooth muscle cells and skeletal muscle cells?
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Why is it incorrect to use 'striated muscle' interchangeably with 'skeletal muscle'?
Why is it incorrect to use 'striated muscle' interchangeably with 'skeletal muscle'?
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Which type of muscle has plump, central nuclei?
Which type of muscle has plump, central nuclei?
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What distinguishes the blood supply of cardiac muscles from skeletal muscles?
What distinguishes the blood supply of cardiac muscles from skeletal muscles?
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