Name | relaxation of smooth muscle |
ID | GO_0044557 |
collection_id | Biological process |
Exact synonym | smooth muscle relaxation |
Description | A process in which the extent of smooth muscle contraction is reduced. Smooth muscle differs from striated muscle in the much higher actin/myosin ratio, the absence of conspicuous sarcomeres and the ability to contract to a much smaller fraction of its resting length. |
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