Which muscle tissue is characterized by being voluntary, striated, and possessing multiple peripherally located nuclei?
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Correct answer: Skeletal muscle
Skeletal muscle fibers are long cylinders formed by the fusion of many embryonic cells (myoblasts), giving them multiple peripherally located nuclei. They are under conscious (voluntary) control by the somatic nervous system.
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