Smooth Muscle Has All of the Following Characteristics Except

question 66

Multiple Choice

Smooth muscle has all of the following characteristics except:

• A) being attached to bones via tendons.
• B) having sustained contractions.
• C) requiring less ATP to maintain a high level of force.
• D) contracting slowly.
• E) having muscle fibers capable of greater shortening than striated muscle.

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Definitions:

Total Resistance

The combined resistance of all components in a series or parallel electrical circuit that affects the flow of electrical current.

Total Current Flow

The sum of all electric currents flowing through a circuit or component, representing the complete flow of electric charge.

Parallel Circuit

An electrical circuit in which the components are connected so that the same voltage is applied to each component.

Resistance To Flow

In the context of electricity, it refers to the opposition that a material presents to the passage of electric current, typically called electrical resistance.