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Smooth muscle cells are unicellular organisms, as they are individual cells that make up the smooth muscle tissue found in various organs of the body. They function as part of a larger tissue but do not exist as multicellular organisms on their own. Each smooth muscle cell is specialized for contraction and helps facilitate various involuntary movements within the body, such as peristalsis in the digestive tract.

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How many smooth muscle cells are in a organism?

The number of smooth muscle cells in an organism can vary widely depending on the species, the size of the organism, and the particular organs or tissues involved. Smooth muscle cells are found in various organs including blood vessels, the respiratory system, the gastrointestinal system, and the urinary system. Estimates suggest that there may be billions of smooth muscle cells in a human body.


Why are skeletal muscle cells multinucleated?

The number of cells depends on how large the muscle is; muscles consist of fiber bundles, which are made up of myofibrils. A sarcomere is one of the segments that the myofibril is divided into. In each fiber bundle there are multinucleate cells, which can extend the length of the skeletal muscle. So, the number of cells in a skeletal muscle depends on the size of the muscle. for example, the number of cells in one of our triceps larger than one of the small muscles in a finger.


Which of these cells are likely to have multiple nuclei skeletal muscle cardiac muscle smooth muscle or neuron?

skeletal smooth muscle neuron


Is smooth tissue a muscle tissue?

Smooth tissue refers to a type of tissue that lacks striation and is typically found in organs like blood vessels and the digestive tract. Muscle tissue encompasses three types: skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle. Smooth tissue is a specific type of muscle tissue known as smooth muscle tissue.


What is meant by division of labor in a multicellular organism?

The division of labor in multicellular organisms is having each cell organ to perform a specific duty. This is what a cell is compared to a manufacturing plant.

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How many smooth muscle cells are in a organism?

The number of smooth muscle cells in an organism can vary widely depending on the species, the size of the organism, and the particular organs or tissues involved. Smooth muscle cells are found in various organs including blood vessels, the respiratory system, the gastrointestinal system, and the urinary system. Estimates suggest that there may be billions of smooth muscle cells in a human body.


Why are skeletal muscle cells multinucleated?

The number of cells depends on how large the muscle is; muscles consist of fiber bundles, which are made up of myofibrils. A sarcomere is one of the segments that the myofibril is divided into. In each fiber bundle there are multinucleate cells, which can extend the length of the skeletal muscle. So, the number of cells in a skeletal muscle depends on the size of the muscle. for example, the number of cells in one of our triceps larger than one of the small muscles in a finger.


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


What is the body hierarchy?

Chemical Level(atoms, molecules), Cellular Level(smooth muscle cell), Tissue Level(smooth muscle tissue), Organ Level(stomach), System Level(digestive system), and Organism Level.


Smooth muscles are sometimes called?

Involuntary Muscle Immerse yourself medical language, page 431: "Smooth muscles are involuntary, nonstriated muscles."


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


Detrusor muscle what are the 3 layers?

Outer = longitudinal smooth muscle Middle= circular smooth muscle Innermost= longitudinal smooth muscle


What type of muscle is found in the wall of the stomach?

smooth muscle tissue. it is an involuntary muscle and the stomach can be controled by you.