Which Muscle(s) Can Contract Without the Need for Nervous Stimulation

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which muscle(s) can contract without the need for nervous stimulation?

• A) Skeletal muscle only
• B) Smooth muscle only
• C) Cardiac muscle only
• D) Smooth and cardiac muscle
• E) Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain responsible for regulating critical body functions and hormones.

Bent Spine

A condition characterized by a significant curvature or deformity of the spine, such as in scoliosis or kyphosis.

Cartilaginous Tip

The end part of a structure, such as a bone or joint, that is made of cartilage, a flexible connective tissue.

Sternum

The Sternum, or breastbone, is a long, flat bone located at the center of the chest, connecting to the ribs via costal cartilages to form the front of the rib cage, providing protection to vital organs.