McArdle's Disease is a rare condition caused by the inability to produce myophosphorylase, which breaks down glycogen. Symptoms include severe muscle pain during exercise.  What tissue type is affected in these patients?

A. Cardiac muscle
B. Epithelial tissue
C. Skeletal muscle
D. Smooth muscle


Answer: C

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