Which of these comparisons between smooth muscle and skeletal muscle is NOT correct?
A) Smooth muscle cells are tapered at each end; skeletal muscle cells are long and cylindrical.
B) Smooth muscle cells are under voluntary control; skeletal muscle is involuntary.
C) Smooth muscle forms the walls of hollow organs except the heart; skeletal muscle attaches to the skeleton.
D) Smooth muscle cells have a single nucleus; skeletal muscle cells have many.
E) Smooth muscle cells have no striations; skeletal muscle cells have striations.
Ans: B) Smooth muscle cells are under voluntary control; skeletal muscle is involuntary.
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