NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
Question
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In which body structure would we find smooth muscle?
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Heart
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hamstring muscles
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bladder
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skin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It is found throughout the urinary system where it functions to help rid the body of toxins and works in electrolyte balance. It is found throughout arteries and veins where it plays a vital role in the regulation of blood pressure and tissue oxygenation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Structure of Smooth Muscle Smooth muscle differs from striated muscle in many ways. T-tubules, myofibrils and sarcomeres are all absent, in contrast to striated muscle. Actin and myosin contractile proteins are present, as are thick and thin filaments.
Detailed explanation-3: -Smooth muscle generally forms the supporting tissue of blood vessels and hollow internal organs, such as the stomach, intestine, and bladder.
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