In Smooth Muscle, the Structures Analogous to Z Lines in Skeletal

question 56

Multiple Choice

In smooth muscle, the structures analogous to Z lines in skeletal muscle are called

• A) MLCK.
• B) gap junctions.
• C) intercalated disks.
• D) dense bodies.
• E) S lines.

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