Single-Unit Smooth Muscle Differs from Multiunit Smooth Muscle in That

question 33

Multiple Choice

Single-unit smooth muscle differs from multiunit smooth muscle in that multiunit smooth muscle

• A) contains gap junctions that link the cells as an electrical syncytium.
• B) is often spontaneously active.
• C) is usually stretch-activated.
• D) has cells that function as independent units.

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