Chapter 10.10, Problem 33WDYL

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The way in which anchoring proteins and contractile proteins in smooth muscle cells arranged.

Concept introduction:

Smooth muscle cells are fusiform shaped and small with the centrally located nucleus. They are about $\text{5}-\text{10μm}$ in diameter and $\text{50}-\text{200μm}$ in length. Smooth muscle tissues are located throughout the body and contribute about $\text{2}\text{\%}$ of total body weight.