The detrusor muscle is which type of muscle?

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The detrusor muscle is which type of muscle?

The detrusor muscle is smooth muscle. It forms the involuntary, non‑striated muscular wall of the bladder, organized in layers that contract to expel urine during voiding and relax to store urine. This contrasts with skeletal muscle, which is voluntary, and cardiac muscle, which makes up the heart. The detrusor is controlled by the autonomic nervous system, not conscious control, so smooth muscle is the correct type.

The detrusor muscle is smooth muscle. It forms the involuntary, non‑striated muscular wall of the bladder, organized in layers that contract to expel urine during voiding and relax to store urine. This contrasts with skeletal muscle, which is voluntary, and cardiac muscle, which makes up the heart. The detrusor is controlled by the autonomic nervous system, not conscious control, so smooth muscle is the correct type.

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