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What type of muscle cell(s) have more than one nucleus?Multiple ChoiceSmooth muscle cells onlySkeletal muscle cells onlyCardiac muscle cells and smooth muscle cellsSmooth muscle cells and skeletal muscle cells

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What type of muscle cell(s) have more than one nucleus?Multiple ChoiceSmooth muscle cells onlySkeletal muscle cells onlyCardiac muscle cells and smooth muscle cellsSmooth muscle cells and skeletal muscle cells

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To answer the question step by step:

  1. Identify the types of muscle cells:

    • Smooth muscle cells
    • Skeletal muscle cells
    • Cardiac muscle cells
  2. Determine the number of nuclei in each type of muscle cell:

    • Smooth muscle cells: Typically have a single nucleus.
    • Skeletal muscle cells: Have multiple nuclei.
    • Cardiac muscle cells: Usually have one or two nuclei, but not more than that.
  3. Analyze the options given:

    • Smooth muscle cells only: Incorrect, as smooth muscle cells typically have a single nucleus.
    • Skeletal muscle cells only: Correct, as skeletal muscle cells have multiple nuclei.
    • Cardiac muscle cells and smooth muscle cells: Incorrect, as cardiac muscle cells usually have one or two nuclei, and smooth muscle cells have a single nucleus.
    • Smooth muscle cells and skeletal muscle cells: Incorrect, as smooth muscle cells have a single nucleus.
  4. Conclusion: The correct answer is Skeletal muscle cells only.

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