Muscle Tissue Worksheet

What are the two main structural categories of muscle tissue described in the material?

• Striated (Striped) and Non Striated

• Voluntary and Involuntary

• Red and White

• Fast and Slow Twitch

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of striated muscle in the diagram?

• Cardiac Muscle

• Skeletal Muscle

• Smooth Muscle

• None of the above

What is one of the main visual differences between muscle tissues when viewed under a microscope?

• Presence of striping or striations

• Color of the tissue

• Size of the cells

• Amount of fat present

Which of the following is considered a non-striated (non-striped) muscle?

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Voluntary muscle

What is the main function of non-striated muscle in the digestive system?

• To contract gently and push food through the digestive system

• To control voluntary movements

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To store nutrients

Which statement best describes striated muscle?

• It appears as dark lines perpendicular to the myofibre and includes cardiac and skeletal muscle.

• It is only found in the digestive system.

• It is always under conscious control.

• It has no visible pattern under a microscope.

Which of the following is a characteristic of individual smooth muscle cells?

• They are tapered and have single nuclei

• They are forked and have multiple nuclei

• They are striated and voluntary

• They are only found in skeletal muscle

Which type of muscle is attached to bones and facilitates movement when it contracts?

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Adipose tissue

What is a key characteristic of skeletal muscle cells (fibres)?

• They have a single nucleus

• They are branched and irregular

• They have multiple nuclei and are cylindrical

• They are found only in the heart

Which of the following best describes the control of skeletal muscle?

• Involuntary and unconscious

• Voluntary and consciously controlled

• Controlled by hormones only

• Only contracts during sleep