Name the muscular tissue which is present in the iris of the eye. What is the shape of these cells?

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(N/A) The muscular tissue present in the iris of the eye is $Smooth$ muscle (also known as $Unstriated$ or $Involuntary$ muscle).
The cells of $Smooth$ muscle are $Spindle-shaped$ (fusiform),meaning they are wide in the middle and tapered at both ends.

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