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Smooth muscle
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Smooth muscleA type of muscle tissue controlled by the involuntary nervous system, occurring in the walls of the uterus, intestines or blood vessels.
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Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Uterus
The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower abdomen, between the bladder and the rectum, that sheds its lining each month during menstruation and in which a fertilized egg (ovum) becomes implanted and the fetus develops.
Intestines
See large intestine and small intestine. Also called gut.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
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Sickle cell trait
Inheriting the gene for sickle cell anemia from only one parent. It causes no symptoms.
Sigmoid
S-shaped.
Sinew
A tendon or fibrous cord.
Skull
The bony framework of the head.
Smallpox
A viral disease that was once highly contagious. Characterized by high fever, vomiting, and blisters and sores on the skin. Vaccination has eliminated this disease.
Smooth muscle
Sneeze
To exhale breath from the nose and mouth in a sudden, involuntary action as a result of irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
Snoring
Harsh breathing sounds during sleep caused by the vibration of the soft palate during inhalation.
Soft palate
The soft part of the roof of the mouth in the back, toward the throat.
Soft tissue
The substance of an organic body or organ consisting of cells and intercellular materials. The muscles and other nonbony tissues of the body.
Solar plexus
The network of nerves in the center of the abdomen.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Uterus
The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower abdomen, between the bladder and the rectum, that sheds its lining each month during menstruation and in which a fertilized egg (ovum) becomes implanted and the fetus develops.
Intestines
See large intestine and small intestine. Also called gut.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Sickle cell trait
Inheriting the gene for sickle cell anemia from only one parent. It causes no symptoms.
Sigmoid
S-shaped.
Sinew
A tendon or fibrous cord.
Skull
The bony framework of the head.
Smallpox
A viral disease that was once highly contagious. Characterized by high fever, vomiting, and blisters and sores on the skin. Vaccination has eliminated this disease.
Smooth muscle
Sneeze
To exhale breath from the nose and mouth in a sudden, involuntary action as a result of irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
Snoring
Harsh breathing sounds during sleep caused by the vibration of the soft palate during inhalation.
Soft palate
The soft part of the roof of the mouth in the back, toward the throat.
Soft tissue
The substance of an organic body or organ consisting of cells and intercellular materials. The muscles and other nonbony tissues of the body.
Solar plexus
The network of nerves in the center of the abdomen.
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