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Jul 21
Non-striated muscles, also known as smooth muscles, are found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels. They are involuntary muscles that contract and relax slowly and rhythmically. Non-striated muscles do not have the striped appearance that is characteristic of striated muscles.
Cardiac muscles, on the other hand, are found in the heart and are also involuntary muscles. They are striated muscles, meaning they have a striped appearance under a microscope. Cardiac muscles contract and relax in a coordinated manner to pump blood throughout the body. Unlike non-striated muscles, cardiac muscles have intercalated discs that allow for rapid communication between cells and help synchronize contractions. Additionally, cardiac muscles have a high level of endurance and do not fatigue easily.
Cardiac muscles, on the other hand, are found in the heart and are also involuntary muscles. They are striated muscles, meaning they have a striped appearance under a microscope. Cardiac muscles contract and relax in a coordinated manner to pump blood throughout the body. Unlike non-striated muscles, cardiac muscles have intercalated discs that allow for rapid communication between cells and help synchronize contractions. Additionally, cardiac muscles have a high level of endurance and do not fatigue easily.
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Jul 21
Non-Striated Muscle
- Appearance: Smooth, no striations
- Location: Found in walls of hollow organs (e.g., digestive tract, blood vessels).
- Cell Shape: Spindle-shaped with a single nucleus
- Innervation: Innervated by the autonomic nervous system (involuntary control)
- Contraction: Slow, sustained, and rhythmic
- Function: Regulates involuntary movements, such as digestion, blood flow, and breathing
Cardiac Muscle
- Appearance: Striated, with alternating light and dark bands
- Location: Found only in the heart
- Cell Shape: Branched, with intercalated discs that connect cells electrically
- Innervation: Innervated by both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems (both voluntary and involuntary control)
- Contraction: Rapid, synchronized, and involuntary
- Function: Pumps blood throughout the body
Additional Differences:
- Number of Nuclei: Non-striated muscle cells have one nucleus, while cardiac muscle cells typically have multiple nuclei.
- Gap Junctions: Cardiac muscle cells have abundant gap junctions, which allow for rapid electrical communication and synchronized contractions.
- Intercalated Discs: Cardiac muscle cells have specialized structures called intercalated discs, which mechanically and electrically connect cells and ensure coordinated contractions.
- Regeneration: Non-striated muscle can regenerate, while cardiac muscle has limited regenerative capacity.
- Appearance: Smooth, no striations
- Location: Found in walls of hollow organs (e.g., digestive tract, blood vessels).
- Cell Shape: Spindle-shaped with a single nucleus
- Innervation: Innervated by the autonomic nervous system (involuntary control)
- Contraction: Slow, sustained, and rhythmic
- Function: Regulates involuntary movements, such as digestion, blood flow, and breathing
Cardiac Muscle
- Appearance: Striated, with alternating light and dark bands
- Location: Found only in the heart
- Cell Shape: Branched, with intercalated discs that connect cells electrically
- Innervation: Innervated by both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems (both voluntary and involuntary control)
- Contraction: Rapid, synchronized, and involuntary
- Function: Pumps blood throughout the body
Additional Differences:
- Number of Nuclei: Non-striated muscle cells have one nucleus, while cardiac muscle cells typically have multiple nuclei.
- Gap Junctions: Cardiac muscle cells have abundant gap junctions, which allow for rapid electrical communication and synchronized contractions.
- Intercalated Discs: Cardiac muscle cells have specialized structures called intercalated discs, which mechanically and electrically connect cells and ensure coordinated contractions.
- Regeneration: Non-striated muscle can regenerate, while cardiac muscle has limited regenerative capacity.
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