Muscle Fibers in ________ Smooth Muscle Not Only Respond to Neurotransmitters

question 89

Short Answer

Muscle fibers in ________ smooth muscle not only respond to neurotransmitters, but also stimulate each other to contract and produce peristalsis.

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Definitions:

Physiological Dependence

A condition arising from chronic use of a substance where the body becomes reliant on it for normal functioning, leading to physical withdrawal symptoms when the substance is not taken.

Nicotine

A potent stimulant and the addictive component found in tobacco products, affecting the nervous system.

Nembutal

A barbiturate drug used primarily as a sedative or for short-term treatment of insomnia.

Selective Attention

The focus of one’s consciousness on a particular stimulus.