Question

Which of the following component is absent in visceral muscles?
(A) Myosin
(B) Actin
(C) Sarcosome
(D) Sarcomere
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Answer 1

The correct option is (D) Sarcomere.  

Explanation:

• The sarcomere is present in striated muscles.

• Visceral muscles are known to be smooth.

• These are present inside the body i.e internal organs of the body.

• These are specifically located in the abdomen cavity of the human body.

• Muscles are divided into 6 major types.

• These are further divided into working as voluntary or involuntary muscles.

Answer 2

(D) Sarcomere.  

Explanation:

Sarcomere is a component that is absent in visceral muscles.

• There are 3 types of muscles in our body: Skeletal, smooth and cardiac.
• Sarcomere is present in both skeletal and cardiac muscles, but not in visceral muscles.
• It is composed of thick and thin filaments bordered by two z-discs and is responsible for contraction.
• Visceral muscles are muscles that line our internal orgrans like the stomach, intestines, etc. They are smooth muscles.