Smooth Muscle Cell (Noun)
Meaning
Cells of the smooth muscles.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Smooth muscle cells are non-striated and are found in the walls of hollow organs.
- The contraction of smooth muscle cells is involuntary, meaning it cannot be controlled by the individual.
- Smooth muscle cells are regulated by the autonomic nervous system to function in a rhythmic manner.
- The movement of smooth muscle cells along the length of an organ helps to mix and move the contents.
- Upon contraction, smooth muscle cells can decrease the diameter of a hollow organ to help propel materials through it.