Why skeletal muscles are called striated muscles?

Options:

  • A. They appear darker than smooth muscles by naked eye.
  • B. Alternating dark and light bands appear on their surface when visualized by naked eye.
  • C. Alternating dark and light bands appear on their surface when visualized via a microscope.
  • D. All of these
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C. Alternating dark and light bands appear on their surface when visualized via a microscope.

Which of the following statement about an arthropod exoskeleton is incorrect?

Options:

  • A. It permits gaseous exchange
  • B. It contains joints, for the same purpose as present in human skeletal system
  • C. It provides muscle attachment
  • D. Like all the other types of exoskeleton, they lack sensation
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B. It contains joints, for the same purpose as present in human skeletal system