Rather Than Tightly Coupled Synapses Between Neurons and Muscle Cells

question 54

Multiple Choice

Rather than tightly coupled synapses between neurons and muscle cells, single-unit smooth muscle contains

• A) gap junctions that connect neurons to smooth muscle cells.
• B) varicosities of a subset of muscle fibers so that individual cells can be separately stimulated.
• C) diffuse junctions where neuron varicosities are responsible for neurotransmitter release.
• D) plaques and caveolae that contain multiple hormone receptors for discrete endocrine control.

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