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The muscle which works throughout life without undergoing fatigue is


A

Striated muscle

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B

Non-Striated muscle

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C

Cardiac muscle

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D

All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C

Cardiac muscle


The correct option is : (C)

Explanation of the correct option:

  1. Cardiac muscles are built to pump and transport blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
  2. The refractory period of cardiac muscles helps them to avoid fatigue and work throughout their lifetime.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A: Striated muscles are controlled by conscious will and are found in limbs.

Option B: Non-Striated muscles are not under the control of the will and involve involuntary processes inside the body. They are found in the alimentary canal, bladder, lungs, etc.

Final answer: The muscle which works throughout life without undergoing fatigue is the cardiac muscle.


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