Which of the following statements about muscle tissue is true

A. Smooth muscle cells are long and cylindrical.
B. Smooth muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs.
C. Skeletal muscle is capable of spontaneous contraction.
D. Cardiac muscle cells have multiple nuclei.
E. There is a small amount of smooth muscle in the heart.


Answer: B. Smooth muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs.

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