The Latch Property of Smooth Muscle Concerns the Ability of the Smooth

question 9

Multiple Choice

The latch property of smooth muscle concerns the ability of the smooth muscle to maintain:

• A)A relaxed state independent of cytosolic Ca⁺⁺ level.
• B)Force while decreasing the rate of energy utilization.
• C)The rate of InsP3 production after agonist removal.
• D)Force in the absence of myosin light-chain phosphorylation.
• E)Membrane potential independent of contractile state.

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