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

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


E

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