smooth muscle Flashcards
1
Q
where is smooth muscle tissue found in the body?
A
in the walls of hollow blood vessels (e.g. arterioles), in the digestive tract.
2
Q
describe the appearance of smooth muscle cells
A
spindle shaped, single centrally located nucleus, nucleus occupy main width of cells.
3
Q
striated or non-striated?
A
non-striated
4
Q
describe the type of muscle activity of smooth muscle tissue
A
involuntary activity, slow rhythmic contraction (peristalsis) contraction/vasodilation in blood vessels
