MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

SMOOTH MUSCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of the smooth muscle.
A
Determines the flow of the blood.
B
Helps to the Locomotor system in the movement
C
Helps to breathe
D
Help to run.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The smooth muscle cell directly drives the contraction of the vascular wall and hence regulates the size of the blood vessel lumen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vascular smooth muscle is found in arteries, arterioles, veins, and lymphatic vessels. The contractile state of VSMC establishes the diameter of these vessels and thus resistance to flow.

Detailed explanation-3: -’ That is: vascular smooth muscle contracts, blood vessels become narrower and less blood flows through them. This process is called ‘vasoconstriction. ‘

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