A particular tissue is observed under the microscope and found to consist of bundles of cylindrical cells of variable length and diameter. The cells have a striated appearance and individual cells contain multiple peripheral nuclei. There is no extracellular matrix. This tissue is most likely to be
A) smooth muscle tissue.
B) cardiac muscle tissue.
C) skeletal muscle tissue.
D) fibrous connective tissue.
E) stratified epithelial tissue.

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The description matches skeletal muscle tissue, which is characterized by its striated appearance, cylindrical cells of variable length and diameter, and multiple peripheral nuclei per cell.

A Particular Tissue Is Observed Under the Microscope and Found