Question
Write important functional differences between striated and smooth muscle tissues. Draw a labeled diagram of the muscle tissue that shows rhythmic contraction and relaxation throughout the life.
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Answer
Differences between striated and smooth muscle tissues:
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Striated muscle tissues
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smooth muscle tissues
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Striated muscles are voluntary
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smooth muscles are involuntary in function.
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Striated muscles show stripes
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smooth muscles do not show stripes.
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Skeletal muscle fibres are cylindrical
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smooth muscle fibres are spindle shaped.
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