Which Statement About Nitric Oxide Is Incorrect

question 238

Multiple Choice

Which statement about nitric oxide is incorrect?

• A)It increases the total peripheral resistance by its action on arteriolar smooth muscle.
• B)It relaxes digestive tract smooth muscle.
• C)It is the direct mediator of penile erection.
• D)It is released as "chemical warfare" by macrophages of the immune system.
• E)It serves as a novel type of neurotransmitter in the brain.

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