Question

Neha observed the following observations while looking into a permanent slide.

1.Cells are long and cylindrical.
2.Light and dark bands are present.
3.Striped and unbranched

It would be a slide of:

• A. Skeletal muscle fibre
• B. Smooth muscle fibre
• C. Ligament
• D. Visceral muscle

Answer 1

The correct option is A Skeletal muscle fibre

Here, muscle fibres are elongated, cylindrical and unbranched. They show characteristics striations or crossbands. Hence, they are also known as striated muscles. The muscle fibres are multinucleate. The striped muscles are usually attached to the bones and hence, are also known as skeletal muscles. They are voluntary muscles and are responsible for locomotion. These muscles fatigue easily.