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Endoplasmic Reticulum, Smooth

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Definition: A type of endoplasmic reticulum lacking associated ribosomes on the membrane surface. It exhibits a wide range of specialized metabolic functions including supplying enzymes for steroid synthesis, detoxification, and glycogen breakdown. In muscle cells, smooth endoplasmic reticulum is called SARCOPLASMIC RETICULUM.  A 11 qualif except /cytol; /genet permitted; smooth endoplasmic reticulum in muscle   
Examples Sarcoplasmic Reticulum 		Other names Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum; Agranular Endoplasmic Reticulum; Endoplasmic Reticulum, Agranular

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