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Question
Differentiate between the following.
Voluntary and Involuntary muscle.
Distinguish Between
Solution
- Voluntary muscle:
- They are striated (Multinucleate muscles and unbranched) muscles.
- They are attached to bones.
- Example: found in arms, legs
- They are used as per our will.
- Involuntary muscle:
- They are non – striated (Single muscle, central nucleus) muscles.
- They are attached to soft parts of the body like blood vessels, Iris, Skin, etc.
- They are not under our control.
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