Question

What are the functions of striated muscles?

Answer 1

Striated muscles:

1. These muscles are voluntary and can be controlled by one's will.
2. The cells are long and cylindrical in shape and are arranged in bundles.

They have the following functions,

1. Striated muscles control the ingestion process.
2. Striated muscles are responsible for locomotion and voluntary movement of the body parts such as breathing, blinking of eyes, etc.
3. These muscles are associated with contraction, and due to rapid contraction, they get tired easily.