Visceral muscles are also known as non-striated muscles because:
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Correct answer: They show no cross-striations under the microscope
Visceral muscles, located in the inner walls of hollow visceral organs, do not have the banded or striated appearance seen in skeletal muscles. Consequently, they are called smooth or non-striated muscles.
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