Smooth and striated muscle share many common features, including

A) Organization of filaments into sarcomeres.
B) Use of actin and myosin in contraction.
C) A ratio of 2:1 thin to thick filaments.
D) Dependence on T-tubules for spread of depolarization.


Answer: B

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