Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe Smooth Muscle

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe smooth muscle?

• A)It can develop less tension per unit of cross-sectional area compared to skeletal muscle.
• B)It can maintain tension with comparatively less ATP consumption than skeletal muscle.
• C) It lacks troponin and tropomyosin.
• D) The range of lengths over which it is able to develop near maximal tension is much greater than for skeletal muscle.

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Definitions:

Paracrine Signaling

A form of cell-to-cell communication in which a cell produces a signal to induce changes in nearby cells, affecting their behavior or function.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that occupies the spaces between cells in a tissue, providing a means of nutrient and waste transport between blood vessels and cells.

Electrical Signals

Pulses of charged particles used for communication within and between neurons and other cells, essential for body functions.

External Domain

External domain often refers to the part of a protein that extends outside the cell membrane or to the publicly accessible part of a web domain or internet site.