Asked by Kiana Cencula on May 29, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT a function of smooth muscle?
A) Peristalsis in visceral organs such as the small intestine and ureters
B) Changing the size of the pupil when the lighting conditions change
C) Causing "goose bumps" in response to cold temperature or fear
D) Causing the movements associated with airflow
E) Pumping of the blood through the heart
Pupil
The black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which varies in size to regulate the amount of light reaching the retina.
"Goose Bumps"
"Goose bumps" occur when tiny muscles at the base of each hair, known as arrector pili muscles, contract and cause the hair to stand up, a reaction to cold or strong emotions.
Peristalsis
The sequential muscular contractions that move food along the digestive tract.
- Describe the biological functions of diverse muscle tissue types in humans.
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Jeffrey WhiteMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Smooth muscle is not responsible for pumping blood through the heart, that is the function of cardiac muscle.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the biological functions of diverse muscle tissue types in humans.