The latch property of smooth muscle refers to the ability of the smooth muscle to:

A. maintain a relaxed state independent of cytosolic Ca++ level
B. maintain force while decreasing the rate of energy utilization
C. maintain the rate of InsP3 production after agonist removal
D. maintain force in the absence of myosin light-chain phosphorylation
E. maintain membrane potential independent of contractile state


ANS: B

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