Which of These Comparisons Between Smooth Muscle and Skeletal Muscle

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Multiple Choice

Which of these comparisons between smooth muscle and skeletal muscle is NOT correct?

• A) Smooth muscle cells are tapered at each end; skeletal muscle cells are long and cylindrical.
• B) Smooth muscle cells are under voluntary control; skeletal muscle is involuntary.
• C) Smooth muscle forms the walls of hollow organs except the heart; skeletal muscle attaches to the skeleton.
• D) Smooth muscle cells have a single nucleus; skeletal muscle cells have many.
• E) Smooth muscle cells have no striations; skeletal muscle cells have striations.

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