Question

What are the functions of smooth muscles?

Answer 1

Smooth muscles:

1. These muscles are involuntary and they cannot be controlled by one's will.
2. The cells are elongated and spindle-shaped and are arranged in the form of sheets.

They have the following functions,

1. Smooth muscles control involuntary movement, such as peristalsis(wave-like passage of food in the alimentary canal).
2. Smooth muscles help in regulating airflow in the lungs.
3. Smooth muscles are responsible for the contractions in the uterus of women while pushing out her baby.