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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which type of muscle tissue is characterized by striations?
Options
A Smooth muscle
B Cardiac muscle
C Both skeletal and cardiac muscle
Correct Answer
D None of the above
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Both skeletal and cardiac muscle tissues are striated due to the organized arrangement of myofilaments into sarcomeres; smooth muscle lacks striations.

Hint

Consider which muscle types have visible alternating light and dark bands.

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