In Week 2, we saw how cells of similar size, shape, and functionform tissues. As a tissue, muscle is very diverse. Let's kick offour study of muscles by discussing the subtypes of muscle tissue,beginning with smooth muscle. Where do we find this muscle tissue,how does it contract, and what are its defining characteristics? Inwhat ways are smooth muscles working in your body right now?
Here's the muscle discussion! I bet you will learn something newabout muscles this week. First we will tackle smooth muscles. Whereare they? How do they work? What do they do?
