NEET2021ZoologyStructural Organisation in AnimalsActual
Which of the following statements wrongly represents the nature of smooth muscle?
Options
- AThese muscle have no striations
- BThey are involuntary muscles
- CCommunication among the cells is performed by intercalated discs
- DThese muscles are present in the wall of blood vessels
Correct answer
C. Communication among the cells is performed by intercalated discs
Step-by-step solution
The smooth muscles are involuntary muscles with a single and centrally located nucleus. The shape of these cells is spindle-shaped and lacks striations. Cardiac muscle cells have intercalated discs that are connected to each other for communications.