All of the following are true about skeletal muscle except _________________?
Correct answer: D. The nuclei are central
- A. They are cylindrical in shape
- B. Have multiple nuclei
- C. Have transverse striations
- D. The nuclei are central
Explanation
Skeletal muscle fibres are long and cylindrical, have multiple peripheral nuclei, and show transverse striations. Central nuclei are characteristic of cardiac and smooth muscle, not normal skeletal muscle.
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