The Smooth Muscle of the Artery

Abstract

Contents: Structural characteristics, mechanisms of contraction, innervation, and proliferation of smooth muscle cells; Metabolic characteristics of smooth muscle including synthetic and secretory functions and the chemistry of contraction; Relationship of endothelium to smooth muscle; Development of the atheromatous lesion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA031028

Entities

People

  • Nicholas T. Werthessen
  • Stewart Wolf

Organizations

  • University of Texas Medical Branch

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arteries
  • Blood
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cells
  • Chemical Elements
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organic Chemistry

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Systems Analysis and Design