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They constrict the airway. obviously.
Jalyn Gottlieb
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∙ 14y agoThe trachea itself is the smooth muscle. It provides a pathway lined with cilia (microscopic hairs that prevent dust and debris from entering the lungs) that allows air to be filtered and delivered to the bronchioles and from the bronchioles to the alveoli. There, the oxygen diffuses across the alveolar membranes and into the bloodstream while simultaneously ridding the body of carbon dioxide waste.
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∙ 13y agoTo aid the flow of blood. Smooth muscle helps push the blood just like our intestines push food. The heart does a fantastic job of pushing blood through our body, but smooth muscle helps in areas that are far away from the heart.
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∙ 11y agoThey constrict the airway. obviously.
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Does the trachea have skeletal muscle?
No, it doesn't have skeletal muscle,, only smooth muscle..
What type muscle is the trachea?
The trachea is mostly cartilage, surrounded by smooth muscle, which is an autonomic muscle type, meaning we can't consciously control it
The gap in the dorsal part of the trachea is bridged by?
Smooth Muscle
What is an example of a smooth involuntary muscle?
ones that line the walls of the trachea and bronchioles
Function of trachealis muscle?
The main function of the trachealis muscle is to constrict the trachea, allowing air to be expelled with more force while you are coughing. This muscle is smooth and is located adjacent to the esophagus.
Why each structure of trachea is an adaptation?
The trachea is a structure present in the throat of all animals. The adaptation of the trachea is to pass food into the stomach using specialized muscle contractions.
What is the muscle that is found in the small intestine?
smooth musclesmooth muscle
Is an ulcer a cardiac muscle or a smooth muscle?
Smooth muscle
Which muscle tissue is involuntary and not striated?
SmoothI'm POSITIVE it's the Skeletal Muscle!
Is voluntary muscle smooth muscle?
yes it is.....
Is muscle cell is smooth when hungry?
No, "smooth" muscle is a type of muscle.
Do smooth muscle cells posses central nuclei but lack striations?
Smooth muscle is not striated, hence the name smooth muscle.nonotcardiac muscle
