Smooth or involuntary muscles control movements like the movement of food in the alimentary canal and the contraction and relaxation of blood vessels.
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The cells of skeletal muscle tissue are long, cylindrical, unbranched, and multinucleate (having many nuclei).
Skeletal muscles are called striated muscles because they show alternate light and dark bands or striations under the microscope when stained.
Skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles mostly attached to bones, aiding in body movement.
Voluntary muscles, such as those in the arms and legs, are controlled consciously and enable movements like walking, lifting, and other purposeful actions.
Voluntary muscles are controlled by conscious will, allowing us to move them when we want and stop when we decide.
The primary function of muscular tissue is to facilitate movement in the body.
The elongated cells in muscular tissue are called muscle fibers, which are specialized for contraction and enable various types of body movement.
Adipose tissue also acts as an insulator, helping to regulate body temperature.
Adipose tissue cells, known as adipocytes, are composed mainly of lipid droplets, cytoplasm, a nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and plasma membrane.