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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Smooth muscle is characterized by:
Options
A Striations
B Nonstriated appearance
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C Multiple nuclei
D Rod-like cells
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Smooth muscle is characterized by a nonstriated appearance under the microscope, lacking the organized sarcomere pattern seen in skeletal and cardiac muscle.

Hint

Which muscle type appears smooth without alternating bands?

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