Differentiate between voluntary and involuntary muscles. Give one example of each type.
(N/A)
| Voluntary muscles | Involuntary muscles |
|---|---|
| $(i)$ Their action is under our conscious control. | $(i)$ Their action is not under our conscious control. |
| $(ii)$ These are typically striated and multinucleate. | $(ii)$ These are typically non-striated and uninucleate. |
| $(iii)$ Example: Skeletal muscles (e.g.,biceps). | $(iii)$ Example: Smooth muscles (e.g.,muscles in the digestive tract). |
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