Question

Differentiate between striated, unstriated, and cardiac muscles based on their structure and site/location in the body.

Answer 1

Hint: They are the important muscle tissues that help in the locomotion and movement of the body.

Complete answer:

Striated muscles	Unstriated muscles	Cardiac muscles
Cells are cylindrical.	Cells are long.	Cells are cylindrical.
Muscles are unbranched.	Muscles are unbranched.	Muscles are branched.
Cells are multinucleated.	Cells are uninucleate.	Cells are uninucleate.
Alternate light and dark bands are present, called striation.	No bands are present.	Faint and light bands are present.
The end of these cells is blunt.	These cells have tapering ends.	These cells have flat and wavy ends.
These muscles are located in several body parts like hands, legs, tongue, etc.	These muscles are located in the inner linings of the organs like uterus, alimentary canal, etc.	These muscles are located in the heart tissues.
They are as long as skeletal muscles.	They are also called smooth muscles.	They are also called myocardial muscles.
They are involuntary muscles.	They are voluntary muscles.	They are involuntary muscles.
They contract slowly.	They contract rapidly.	They contract rapidly.

Note: Muscle tissue is formed during embryonic development through a process known as myogenesis. The different muscle types vary in their response to neurotransmitters and endocrine substances such as acetylcholine, adrenaline, noradrenaline, and others depending on muscle type and the exact location of the muscle.