Functionally, smooth muscle
A. is well adapted to anaerobic metabolism.
B. exhibits autorhythmic contractions.
C. is unable to maintain tone.
D. contracts in response to slow increases in length.
E. rapidly develops an oxygen deficit.
Answer: B
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