Smooth Muscle Function Flashcards
1
Q
Smooth muscles are located throughout the body.
True/False
A
True
2
Q
Smooth muscle cells are said to be __________ in shape
A
Fusiform (Shaped like an American football)
3
Q
Smooth muscles are surrounded and separated by a connective tissue layer called__________
A
Endomysium
4
Q
How many smooth muscle layers are there?
A
2
Longitudinal
Circular
5
Q
Smooth muscles are non-striated because __________
A
They possess no sarcomeres or myofibrils
