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Smooth muscles are


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Non-striated muscles:

  1. Non-striated muscles are smooth and devoid of striations.
  2. They are located in the hollows of the internal organs, such as the bladder, colon, and stomach.
  3. Since their movement is uncontrolled by the person, they are also referred to as involuntary muscles.

Smooth muscle :

  1. It is non -striated muscle. It is mostly found in hollow organs.
  2. There are two types of smooth muscle.
  3. Single smooth muscle – It is found in many organs such as the stomach and intestines.
  4. Multi-unit smooth muscle – It is composed of two or more individual cells that work together to contract, narrowing blood vessels. It is found in blood vessels.

Final Answer: Smooth muscles are non-striated muscles.


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