Name the three types of muscle tissue found in animals and describe one key characteristic that distinguishes each type.
BiologyClass 9CBSEAnswered 13 May 2026
Answer
The three types of muscle tissue are skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle.
1. Skeletal muscle: Characterized by striations (bands) and voluntary control, responsible for body movement.
2. Smooth muscle: Lacks striations, involuntary control, found in the walls of internal organs like the stomach and intestines.
3. Cardiac muscle: Found only in the heart, striated, involuntary control, and interconnected cells for coordinated contractions.
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