smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 1

what is the structure of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 1

the smooth endoplasmic reticulum is a 3-dimensional network of interconnecting tubular membranes. it is single membraned, and may be continuous with the nuclear membrane

Question 2

what is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 2

the smooth endoplasmic reticulum helps to synthesise lipids like cholesterol via enzymes. it also helps to detoxify harmful substances into harmless ones to be excreted out of the cell