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Smooth muscle propels contents along the tube it surrounds (e.g., in the intestine) or:
Options
A Generates body heat
B Regulates the amount of fluid flowing through it (e.g., in blood vessels)
Correct Answer
C Contracts voluntarily in response to conscious commands
D Produces erythrocytes
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Smooth muscle function is to propel the contents along the tube it surrounds, as in the intestine, or regulate the amount of fluid flowing through it, as in the blood vessels.

Hint

Consider how smooth muscle controls diameter of vessels and tubes.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1222 of 2214
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