Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Smooth muscle does not have actin & myosin.
• B)Smooth muscle is not striated.
• C)Smooth muscle cells have gap junctions.
• D)One function of smooth muscle is to constrict blood vessels.
• E)Smooth muscle can contract either in response to signals from the nervous system or on its own (autorhythmicity).

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