Question

Animals have three types of muscle tissue. Striated found in arms etc. unstriated found in lining

of stomach and cardiac found in the heart. Mention the characteristics of each which justify

their presence in the locations mentioned above.

Answer 1

Heya,

Here is your answer:-

1) SMOOTH MUSCLE:

* Smooth muscle is also called as involuntary or Un-striped muscle.

* The muscles are spindle-shaped.

* They have one nucleus in the centre.

* It is unbranched

* LOCATION:- It is found in the blood vessels.

2) STRIPED MUSCLE:

* Striped muscle is also called as voluntary muscle or Skeletal muscle.

* They are cylindrical-shaped

* They have many nuclei towards the periphery

* It is unbranched

* LOCATION:- It is found in Biceps of upper arm.

3) CARDIAC MUSCLE:

* Cardiac muscle is also called as Heart muscle or involuntary muscle.

* They are cylindrical-shaped.

* It has one to two nuclei towards the centre.

* It is branched.

* LOCATION:- It is found in heart.

Hope my answer helps you :)

Regards,
Shobana