Q.

Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion(A) and other is labelled Reason(R).

Assertion (A): In smooth muscle, cell junctions hold the muscle fibres together and they are bundled together in a connective tissue sheath.

Reason (R): Smooth muscle fibres are uninucleated.           

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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a

Both A and R are correct and R explains A.

b

Both A and R are correct, but R does not explain A.

c

A is correct but R is incorrect.

d

Both A and R are incorrect.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

In smooth muscle, cell junctions hold the muscle fibres together and they are bundled together in a connective tissue sheath. Smooth muscles contain gap junctions, to allow a rapid spread of depolarization, as in cardiac muscles.

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