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List two structural differences between striated and unstriated muscle fibres.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Muscle Fibers**: - Muscle fibers are categorized into two main types: striated (skeletal and cardiac) and unstriated (smooth) muscle fibers. 2. **Structural Difference 1: Nuclei**: - **Striated Muscle Fibers**: These fibers are multi-nucleate, meaning they contain more than one nucleus per fiber. This is important for their function and repair. - **Unstriated Muscle Fibers**: In contrast, unstriated muscle fibers are typically uni-nucleate, having only one nucleus per fiber. ...
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