12 Questions
What type of muscle is characterized by elongated, branched individual cells that are parallel to each other?
Cardiac muscle
Which connective tissue surrounds the entire skeletal muscle?
Epimysium
What is a characteristic feature of skeletal muscle cells?
Presence of cross-striations
Which component is responsible for the contractility property of muscle tissues?
Myofibril
What type of muscle tissue does not show striations?
Smooth muscle
What surrounds a group of muscle fibers comprising a fascicle?
Perimysium
What is a distinguishing feature of cardiac muscle cells?
Have intercalated discs
What is the function of smooth muscle?
Controlled by involuntary mechanisms
What differentiates smooth muscle from cardiac muscle?
Presence of striations
Which feature can help distinguish longitudinal sections of cardiac muscle from smooth muscle?
Intercalated discs
What is the main structural difference between skeletal and cardiac muscles?
Striated appearance
How are fibers of smooth muscle organized within the body?
Enclosed by a basal lamina and reticular fibers
Learn about the different types of muscle tissues, including skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle. Understand the unique characteristics and structures of each type of muscle tissue.
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