Question

Which among the following statements are correct with respect to smooth muscle?

• A. They are spindle shaped
• B. They are voluntary
• C. Light and dark bands are present
• D. They are uninucleated

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A They are spindle shaped
D They are uninucleated

Smooth muscle cells are elongated and spindle shaped. Each muscle fibre contains a single oval nucleus (uninucleated). They are involunatry i.e., they are not under the control of animal's will. Light and dark bands are absent in smooth muscles.