The Type of Muscle Responsible for Involuntary Contractions of the Stomach

question 59

Multiple Choice

The type of muscle responsible for involuntary contractions of the stomach is ________ muscle.

• A) smooth
• B) cardiac
• C) intercalated
• D) striated
• E) skeletal

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