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Which of the following best describes a function of smooth muscle tissue?a. It affects the flow of blood and blood pressureb. It stimulates contraction of the heartc. It changes your facial expression.d. It maintains your posture.
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Smooth muscle tissue is found in the walls of organs and structures such as the esophagus, stomach, intestines, bronchi, uterus, urethra, blood vessels, and the arrector pili in the skin (which are responsible for goose bumps). They function involuntarily and are Show more…
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