Question

Distinguish between the following.
Voluntary muscles and Involuntary muscles.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Muscles that are under your conscious control are called voluntary muscles. Muscles that are not under your conscious control are called involuntary muscles.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Voluntary Muscles vs Involuntary Muscles

Voluntary Muscles Involuntary Muscles

Cylindrical, long, and unbranched shaped muscles. Spindle-shaped, small muscles.

These muscles are multinucleated. These muscles are uni nucleated.

Found attached to bones. Found in the walls of internal organs.

High energy requirement. Low energy requirement.

Presence of the nucleus at the periphery. Presence of the nucleus at the center.

Has a thick Sarcolemma Has a thin Sarcolemma

Actions are mainly regulated by somatic nervous system. Actions are mainly regulated by Autonomic nervous system.

Rapid and powerful contractions. Slow and rhythmic contractions.

High energy required Low energy energy required

Get fatigued needing rest regularly. Not fatigued, can work continuously.

These muscles are under the control of our will. These muscles not governed by our will.

Involved in the movement of body parts and the locomotion of the body. Involved in the internal movements of the organs, aiding the passage of fluids and food in the digestive system.

Diaphragm, pharynx, abdominal wall tongue, muscles of middle ear, muscles underneath the skin are few examples of Voluntary Muscles Blood vessels, Alimentary tracts, ducts of glands, Urogenital tracts, respiratory tracts, are few examples of Involuntary Muscles.

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