What Does "Striated" Mean, as It Applies to Skeletal Muscle

question 3

Multiple Choice

What does "striated" mean, as it applies to skeletal muscle?

• A)It means that skeletal muscle action can be willed to occur.
• B)It means that skeletal muscle appears striped, due to alternating Z and M lines in each sarcomere.
• C)It means that the tissue appears striped, due to the pattern formed by multinucleated cells.
• D)It means that skeletal muscle tissue consists of motor units.
• E)It means that the tissue appears striped, due to the repeating pattern of the A bands and I bands in the sarcomeres.

---

Definitions:

Differential Diagnosis

The process of distinguishing a disease or condition from others that present with similar clinical features, through systematic elimination or comparison.

Versus

Versus is a term used to indicate a comparison or contrast between two things in a legal, competitive, or descriptive context.

Possible Diagnosis

A preliminary identification of a disease or condition based on available symptoms, tests, and observations, pending further confirmation.

Gaucher's Disease

Gaucher's Disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the buildup of fatty substances in certain organs, particularly the spleen and liver, leading to a variety of health issues.