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The histological feature of elongated cells is common to:
Options
A Skeletal muscle only
B Cardiac muscle only
C Smooth muscle only
D All muscle types
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

All three muscle types are characterized by elongated cells (muscle fibers), though they differ in shape: skeletal is cylindrical, cardiac is branched, and smooth is spindle-shaped.

Hint

Consider whether all muscle cells share the property of being longer than they are wide.

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