Multiple Choice
The latch property of smooth muscle concerns the ability of the smooth muscle to maintain:
A) A relaxed state independent of cytosolic Ca++ level.
B) Force while decreasing the rate of energy utilization.
C) The rate of InsP3 production after agonist removal.
D) Force in the absence of myosin light-chain phosphorylation.
E) Membrane potential independent of contractile state.
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Q2: Smooth muscle can contract without a
Q3: An increase in smooth muscle tension can
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