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Muscles Flashcards

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Smooth muscle

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Tubes, hollow organs

Peristalsis- the contraction and relaxation of muscles in the oesophegus

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Cardiac muscle

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Uni nuclear

Gap junctions connecting other cytoplasm

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Skeletal muscle

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Excitable, respond to stimuli by contracting.

Striated.

Allows movement, posture and protection

Heat production

No motor nerve signals, no contraction

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