Module 4: Smooth and Cardiac Muscle

Smooth muscle structure, stimulation and the MLCK/MLCP balance, then cardiac muscle structure, the plateau action potential, Frank-Starling, and autonomic modulation, closing with a three-tissue comparison.

In this module¶

• 4A · Introduction to Smooth Muscle

• 4B · Smooth Muscle Function

• 4C · Modulation of Smooth Muscle Contraction and Relaxation

• 4D · Introduction to Cardiac Muscle

• 4E · Cardiac Muscle Function

• 4F · Modulation of Cardiac Muscle Contraction and Relaxation

• 4G · Summary: Muscle Tissue Comparisons and Contrasts

• Study guide