Results for tag: "Smooth Muscle"

Smooth muscle is a type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs and vessels throughout the body. It is composed of spindle-shaped cells that are capable of contracting and relaxing in response to stimuli. Smooth muscle is found in the walls of the digestive tract, urinary bladder, uterus, and blood vessels, and is responsible for the movement of food, urine, and other substances through the body. Smooth muscle is also found in the walls of the respiratory tract, where it helps to regulate air flow. Smooth muscle is regulated by the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for controlling involuntary body functions. Smooth muscle contraction is regulated by hormones, neurotransmitters, and other chemical messengers. Smooth muscle is also capable of responding to mechanical stimuli, such as stretching or pressure. The smooth muscle market is composed of companies that develop products and services related to the study and manipulation of smooth muscle. These products and services include research tools, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. Companies in the smooth muscle market include AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, and Roche. Show Less Read more