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Smooth Muscle contractions are regulated by calcium ions. The smooth muscle differs from skeletal muscle in that its contracts from all sides.
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∙ 15y agoSmooth muscle is a type of non-striated muscle, found within the tunica media layer of large and small arteries and veins, the bladder, uterus, male and female reproductive tracts, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, the ciliary muscle, and iris of the eye.
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∙ 9y agoSmooth muscles are involuntary non-striated muscles.
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Can you contract your smooth and cardiac muscles on purpose?
Smooth Muscles can, but Cardiac Muscles can not.
Are smooth muscles involuntary muscles?
yes. The smooth muscles (e.g. in the digestive tract) are involuntary.
Is the smooth muscle voluntary or involuntary?
Smooth muscles are involuntary, as are cardiac muscles. Only skeletal muscles are voluntary.
Smooth muscles under involuntary control?
yes. Smooth muscles are another name for involuntary muscles.
What muscles are unstriated?
smooth muscles.
Involuntary muscles are also called?
The muscles of the digestive system are smooth muscles.
Which muscles are involuntaries?
smooth muscles and cardiac muscles
Smooth muscles are from which family of muscles?
Involuntary muscles
What the organ that can relax contract and can move bones in the body?
smooth muscles
What are the differences between smooth and striated muscle?
Here we are talking about the surface of the muscles..... Smooth muscles have smooth surface while striated muscles have rough surface.....
Peristalsis the squeezing action of the digestive muscle is an example of what type of muscle?
Smooth muscles. These muscles are not striated and are involuntary.
Are the muscles in your stomach smooth or skeletal?
smooth
