Muscular tissue consists of elongated cells also called ________.

Muscle fibres

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Fibrinogen

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Striated muscles

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Smooth muscles

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Solution

The correct option is A Muscle fibres
Muscular tissue is a concerned with movements of the body. It is made up of elongated cells, they are called muscle fibres or myofibres. The muscle fibres are specialized cells capable of contraction and relaxation. This property is responsible for the movement of limbs and bending of the body. The movement of internal organs like heart, stomach and alimentary canal are also caused by muscles.

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