Contraction of the smooth muscle in the muscularis externa is coordinated primarily by neurons of the ________.

What will be an ideal response?


myenteric plexus

Anatomy & Physiology

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A human embryo develops with a mutation that prevents smooth muscle from developing in the body. Which bodily functions will be most heavily affected by this mutation if it survives to birth?

A. Digestive system functions B. Muscular movement C. Bone functions D. Heart functions

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Oxytocin is a powerful stimulant of uterine muscle contractility

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A reaction which creates larger molecules from substrates and results in water as a byproduct would be catalyzed by a ________ enzyme.

dehydrogenase hydrolase isomerase synthase

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The mucosa of the carina contains sensory receptors that trigger:

A) coughing. B) sneezing. C) hiccups. D) yawning.

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