Which of the following best describes an attribute of visceral smooth muscle not shared by skeletal muscle?
ExplanationAn important characteristic of visceral smooth muscle is its ability to contract in response to stretch. Stretch results in depolarization and potentially the generation of action potentials. These action potentials, coupled with normal slow-wave potentials, stimulate rhythmical contractions. Like skeletal muscle, smooth muscle contraction is dependent on both actin and ATP.
