Nervous Signaling to Smooth Muscle Cells

question 6

Multiple Choice

Nervous signaling to smooth muscle cells

• A) is always inhibitory.
• B) can be excitatory or inhibitory.
• C) is all-or-nothing.
• D) can regulate frequency, but not force, of contraction.

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