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:
Striated muscle tissues | smooth muscle tissues |
Striated muscles are voluntary | smooth muscles are involuntary in function. |
Striated muscles show stripes | smooth muscles do not show stripes. |
Skeletal muscle fibres are cylindrical | smooth muscle fibres are spindle shaped. |
Diagram of the muscle tissue:
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