The ability of smooth muscle to contract over a wide range of lengths is called ________, while its normal background level of activity is known as ________

A) extensibility; plasticity
B) elasticity; tone
C) electicity; spasticity
D) plasticity; tone
E) plasticity; compaction


Answer: D

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