NEETBiologyStructural Organisation in AnimalsMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following statements wrongly represents the nature of smooth muscle?
- AThese muscles are present in the wall of blood vessels
- BThese muscle have no striations
- CThey are involuntary muscles
- DCommunication among the cells is performed by intercalated discs
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Correct answer: D
Option (d) is incorrect because intercalated discs are found only in cardiac muscle tissue.
Smooth muscle fibres are non-striated and involuntary in nature and are present in the wall of blood vessels, uterus, gall bladder, alimentary canal etc.
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