Question

While working in a laboratory, you are shown a slide containing animal tissue composed of long cells that have a regular array of cross-striations. the nuclei of the cells are pressed up against the sides of the cells. you are told this is an abundant tissue type in the body. what is the function of this tissue?

Answer 1

The tissue that is seen on the microscope is a skeletal muscle tissue. This type of tissue is composed of long cells having a regular array of cross-striations. This type of tissue is used to connect bones and muscles with the help of tendons.