Question
What type of muscle is not controlled by thought?
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The type of muscle that is not controlled by thought is called **involuntary muscle**. Involuntary muscles operate without conscious control and are responsible for various automatic functions within the body. There are two main types of involuntary muscles:
1. **Smooth Muscle**: Found in the walls of hollow organs such as the intestines, blood vessels, and the bladder. These muscles contract automatically to facilitate bodily functions such as digestion and blood flow.
2. **Cardiac Muscle**: This muscle makes up the heart and is also involuntary. It contracts automatically to pump blood throughout the body.
In contrast, **voluntary muscles** (also known as skeletal muscles) are controlled consciously and are responsible for movements such as walking and lifting objects.
1. **Smooth Muscle**: Found in the walls of hollow organs such as the intestines, blood vessels, and the bladder. These muscles contract automatically to facilitate bodily functions such as digestion and blood flow.
2. **Cardiac Muscle**: This muscle makes up the heart and is also involuntary. It contracts automatically to pump blood throughout the body.
In contrast, **voluntary muscles** (also known as skeletal muscles) are controlled consciously and are responsible for movements such as walking and lifting objects.