Question

Which of the following is not the feature of smooth muscles fibres(a) Tapering ends
(b) No striations(c) syncytium
(d) Epimysium

Answer 1

b. no striations ...

such as stomach , blood vessels , bladder.

Answer 2

(c) Syncytium is not the feature of smooth muscles fibers.

• The term syncytium represents a multinucleated condition.
• When more than one nucleus is present in a single cell, it is called syncytium. An example of such cells is the cells of the skeletal muscles.
• Skeletal and cardiac muscles have striations (alternate dark and light bands) while smooth muscles lack striations.
• Smooth or involuntary muscles have spindle-shaped cells i.e. they have tapering ends.