Human Anatomy & Physiology
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780805382952
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 11CYR
Which of the following statements about muscle tissue is false?
a. Smooth muscle tissue is involuntary and the cells are nonstriated.
b. Cardiac muscle tissue is involuntary and the cells are striated.
c. Skeletal muscle fibers are joined by intercalated discs.
d. Skeletal muscle fibers are long and cylindrical striated cells.
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Muscle tissue function.
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It is a voluntary muscle.
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