Tissues · Class 9 · CBSE Science
Which type of muscular tissue is involuntary, uninucleated, and spindle-shaped, found in the walls of blood vessels and the alimentary canal?
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Which type of muscular tissue is involuntary, uninucleated, and spindle-shaped, found in the walls of blood vessels and the alimentary canal?
- A.Striated skeletal muscle
- B.Unstriated (smooth) muscleCorrect answer
- C.Cardiac muscle
- D.Cardiac connective tissue
Solution
Smooth muscles (or unstriated muscles) are spindle-shaped, lack striations, and are involuntary, controlling movements like the peristaltic contractions of the gut.
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