Which of the following statements concerning smooth muscle is true?

A. The cells are large and multinuclear.
B. Caveolae seem to take the place of the myofibrils.
C. It contains many sarcomeres.
D. A calcium-calmodulin complex initiates cross-bridge formation.
E. It has a well-developed sarcoplasmic reticulum.


Answer: D

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