Chapter 23, Problem 15RQ

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The most accurate statement for smooth muscles.

Introduction:

Smooth muscles are found in the walls of internal organs such as the urinary bladder, uterus, and intestine. They are found in the eye iris, respiratory and circulatory system. They are present as fibers with an elongated shape in the walls of the digestive alimentary canal. Their contraction is controlled by the nervous system, which helps in the process of peristalsis and segmentation