Smooth Muscle Can Contract Without a Change in Membrane Potential $\beta$

question 2

Multiple Choice

Smooth muscle can contract without a change in membrane potential after:

• A)Stimulation of \(\beta\)-adrenergic receptors in the smooth muscle.
• B)Inhibition of Rho kinase in the smooth muscle.
• C)Stimulation of InsP3 production in the smooth muscle.
• D)Stimulation of nitric oxide release from endothelial cells.
• E)Stimulation of K⁺ channels in the smooth muscle.

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