What is the primary difference in the control mechanism between skeletal muscle and smooth muscle?
BiologyClass 9CBSEAnswered 13 May 2026
Answer
The primary difference lies in their control mechanisms: Skeletal muscle is under voluntary control, meaning its contractions can be consciously initiated and regulated by the nervous system. Smooth muscle, on the other hand, is under involuntary control, meaning its contractions occur automatically without conscious thought, regulated by the autonomic nervous system, hormones, and local factors.
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