Question

Define smooth muscles???​

Answer 1

These muscles are also called as visceral muscles.

Special Points:-

=>They have uni-nucleated and spindle shaped muscles cells.

=>These are not under the control of our will and are called as involuntary muscles.

=>Performs actions such as digestion, fertilisation etc that are not under our will

Answer 2

ANSWER :-

In general terms, "Smooth muscles" can simply be defined as the muscles which are non-striated in nature.

Extra Information :-

• Smooth muscles are involuntary in nature i.e. their movements can be controlled according to the will of the organism.

• Smooth muscles are innervated by the autonomic nervous system.

• Smooth muscles are found inside the walls of the hollow internal organs like the organs in the alimentary canal, the organs in the reproductive tract, blood vessels, etc.

• Smooth muscles play a very important role in the facilitation of movement of materials through the tubular organs.