Smooth Muscle and Cardiac Muscle are Similar in That They

Question

Smooth muscle and cardiac muscle are similar in that they both
A) are under involuntary control.
B) are striated.
C) are widely distributed in the body.
D) have multiple nuclei.
E) are under voluntary control.

Accepted Answer

Smooth muscle and cardiac muscle are both under involuntary control, meaning their activity is not consciously controlled by individuals. Smooth muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs like the intestines and blood vessels, while cardiac muscle is found in the heart. Both operate without the need for conscious thought.