How Many Nuclei Do Skeletal Muscle Cells Have, and What

Question

How many nuclei do skeletal muscle cells have, and what controls them?
A) many nuclei; the somatic nervous system
B) many nuclei; the autonomic nervous system
C) one nucleus each; the autonomic nervous system
D) one nucleus each; the somatic nervous system

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle cells are multinucleated, meaning they contain many nuclei. They are controlled by the somatic nervous system, which is responsible for voluntary muscle movements.