unstriated

/ ʌnˈstraɪˌeɪtɪd /

adjective

(of muscle) composed of elongated cells that do not have striations; smooth

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Unstriated, un-strī′ā-ted, adj. not striated or striped.

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The proper distribution of blood to the various organs of the body is regulated by the vasomotor system acting on the small arteries which contain considerable unstriated muscle.

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In order that there may be enough blood at all times and under varying conditions of rest and function, there must be a proper supply coming through the distributing vessels, the large arteries, those containing much elastic tissue, and only a very small amount of unstriated muscle tissue or none whatever.

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The proper distribution of blood to the various organs of the body is regulated by the vasomotor system acting upon the small arteries which contain considerable unstriated muscle.