Differentiate between voluntary and involuntary muscles. Give one example of each type.
Voluntary muscles |
Involuntary muscles |
These muscles are under the control of a person. They are also called striated muscles because they contain stripes or striations |
These muscles are not under the control of a person. They are also called non-striated muscles because they lack striations. |
The muscle cells are multinucleated, long and cylindrical. |
The muscle cells are uninucleated, small and spindle-shaped. |
They are controlled by CNS. |
They function under ANS. |
They get tired and need rest at intervals. |
They can work continuously without getting tired |
Ex: Skeletal muscles |
Ex: Cardiac muscles or muscles of the alimentary canal |