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Involuntary muscle contraction in an artery refers to the rhythmic contraction of smooth muscle fibers within the arterial walls that regulates blood flow and pressure. This contraction is not under conscious control and is primarily influenced by the autonomic nervous system and various hormones. It plays a crucial role in maintaining vascular tone and can respond to physiological stimuli such as changes in blood pressure or the need for increased blood flow to specific tissues. Dysfunction in this process can lead to vascular diseases or conditions such as hypertension.
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What does twitching mean?
to move spasmodically or convulsively; jerk; jump
Do skeletal muscles have involuntary muscle?
The skeletal muscles do have the involuntary muscle because they help it in the contraction process.
What is The contraction of muscles for no obvious purpose called?
An involuntary muscle contraction is called a spasm.
What is a muscle twitch?
A muscle twitch is an involuntary contraction of a muscle group without conscious effort.
What is the sudden involuntary contraction of a diaphragm muscle?
It is called a Tracheospasm
What does the medical terminology combining form -spasm mean?
-spasm means involuntary muscle contraction, so blepharospasm, for instance, is involuntary contraction of the eyelid.
What is the involuntary muscle contraction that moves through the digestive system?
Peristalsis
Is the calf involuntary?
The correct spelling is "cramp" and not "calf". The cramp is the involuntary contraction of the muscle and is usually very painful.
What is a sudden painful involuntary contraction of a muscle called?
A sudden painful involuntary contraction of a muscle is called a muscle cramp. This can happen due to various reasons such as dehydration, muscle fatigue, or poor blood circulation. Stretching and massaging the affected muscle can help alleviate the discomfort.
What is the suffix for sudden involuntary contraction of muscle at the distal region of the stomach?
The suffix for sudden involuntary contraction of muscle is "-spasm." So, the condition you are referring to in the distal region of the stomach would be called "gastros- (stomach) -spasm."
Is my calf voluntary or involuntary?
voluntary
What is the process called which involves the contraction of smooth muscle in the artery wall reducing the diameter of the lumen?
Vasoconstriction is normal contraction of smooth muscle in the artery wall.
