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Question

Distinguish between the following pairs in one or two sentences for each​

(d) striated and unstriated muscles.​


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Solution

Striated muscle​

Unstriated muscle​

The entire striated
muscle fibres show
alternate dark and light
stripes (bands), they are called striped muscles.​

Unstriated fibres
do not bear any bands,
stripes or striations
across the muscle
hence called smooth
or unstriated muscles.​

These are also known as voluntary muscles as they help in voluntary movements.​

These are also known
as involuntary muscles
as they participate in involuntary movements.​


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