Which of the following is TRUE of a typical skeletal muscle?
A)It is found in the walls of organs such as the digestive tract.
B)Its fibers do not have a striped appearance under the microscope.
C)It can be enlarged by exercise.
D)It is only found in heart tissue.

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Skeletal muscle can increase in size (hypertrophy) through exercise and physical activity.

Option A is incorrect as smooth muscle is found in the walls of organs such as the digestive tract.

Option B is incorrect as skeletal muscle fibers have a striped or striated appearance due to the arrangement of myofilaments.

Option D is incorrect as cardiac muscle is found in heart tissue, not skeletal muscle.

Which of the Following Is TRUE of a Typical Skeletal