Smooth Muscle and Peristalsis Quiz

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Which type of muscle cells are arranged into sheets of opposing fibers?

  • Striated muscle cells
  • Skeletal muscle cells
  • Smooth muscle cells (correct)
  • Cardiac muscle cells

What is the rhythmic form of contraction called that is caused by the contraction of the opposing layers of smooth muscle cells?

  • Diastole
  • Tetanus
  • Peristalsis (correct)
  • Systole

What does peristalsis do in the organs?

  • Filters substances in the organs
  • Stores substances in the organs
  • Prevents substances from entering the organs
  • Propels substances through the organs (correct)

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