Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2012 2012Moderate

Fatigue-free muscles are:

Correct answer: C. Cardiac

  • A. Striped
  • B. Unstriped
  • C. Cardiac
  • D. Triceps

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Cardiac' because cardiac muscles are uniquely adapted to contract continuously throughout a person's life without tiring. They have a high density of mitochondria, which provides the energy needed for sustained activity. In contrast, striped (skeletal) muscles are voluntary and can fatigue with excessive use, unstriped (smooth) muscles can also fatigue under certain conditions, and the triceps are a specific group of skeletal muscles that can tire with activity.

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