Smooth muscle

This tutorial by Nicole from Kenhub explores smooth muscle, a type of involuntary muscle tissue. It covers the locations and functions of smooth muscle in the body, such as in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts, uterus, eye, and blood vessels. The histology section details the structure and composition of smooth muscle, highlighting its unique features compared to other muscle types. The tutorial also examines the role of smooth muscle in hollow organs and discusses related disorders. A clinical note on multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome is included, followed by a recap of key points.

What are the four major types of tissue found in the human body?

What is the role of myocytes in muscle tissue?

Explain the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscle.

Describe the characteristics of smooth muscle tissue.

Where can smooth muscle tissue be found in the body?

What is the function of smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal tract?

How do smooth muscle cells differ from skeletal muscle cells?

What is the significance of the myenteric plexus in smooth muscle function?

Discuss the clinical implications of multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome.

Summarize the main points covered in the tutorial on smooth muscle tissue.