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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Types of Muscle Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Types of Muscle Tissue

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Which of the following statements about cardiac muscle and skeletal muscle is true?

They are both striated.

They are both voluntary.

They are both composed of long muscle fibers.

They both have intercalated discs.

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Begin by understanding the basic characteristics of cardiac and skeletal muscles. Cardiac muscle is found in the heart, while skeletal muscle is attached to bones and helps in movement.

Recognize that both cardiac and skeletal muscles are striated, meaning they have a banded appearance due to the arrangement of actin and myosin filaments.

Consider the control mechanism of these muscles: Skeletal muscle is voluntary, meaning it is under conscious control, whereas cardiac muscle is involuntary, operating without conscious control.

Examine the structural differences: Skeletal muscle fibers are long and cylindrical, while cardiac muscle fibers are shorter and branched, connected by intercalated discs.

Understand the function of intercalated discs: These are unique to cardiac muscle and facilitate synchronized contraction by allowing electrical impulses to pass quickly between cells.