Asked by Pamela Hopkins on May 05, 2024
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long, parallel, multinucleated cells
A) skeletal muscle
B) smooth muscle
C) cardiac muscle
Multinucleated Cells
Cells that contain more than one nucleus, which typically occurs in certain fungi, some protists, and specific human muscle cells.
Skeletal Muscle
A type of striated muscle attached to bones, under voluntary control, and responsible for movement of the skeleton.
- Characterize the types of muscle tissue and their specific roles in the body.
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Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Skeletal muscle is characterized by long, parallel, multinucleated cells. Smooth muscle cells are spindle-shaped with a single nucleus, and cardiac muscle cells are branching and interconnected with a single nucleus.
Learning Objectives
- Characterize the types of muscle tissue and their specific roles in the body.