What is a myocyte?
Q: What is a myocyte?
A: A myocyte is a type of cell found in muscle tissue.
Q: What is the process of myogenesis?
A: Myogenesis is the process by which myoblasts develop into myocytes to form muscles.
Q: What are the specialized forms of myocytes?
A: The specialized forms of myocytes are cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle cells.
Q: What is the structure of cardiac and skeletal muscle cells?
A: The striated or striped cells of cardiac and skeletal muscles are called muscle fibers.
Q: What are cardiomyocytes?
A: Cardiomyocytes are the muscle fibres which form the chambers of the heart.
Q: What is the difference between the nuclei of cardiomyocytes and skeletal muscle fibers?
A: Cardiomyocytes have a single central nucleus while skeletal muscle fibers usually have peripheral nuclei.
Q: What is the function of smooth muscle cells?
A: Smooth muscle cells control involuntary movements such as the peristalsis contractions in the oesophagus and stomach.
