Exposure to the bacterium Clostridium tetani causes continuous release of acetylcholine. What effect does this have on smooth muscle?

A. Spastic paralysis
B. Flaccid paralysis
C. No effect
D. Lockjaw
E. Myocardial atrophy


Answer: C

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