In what ways does the neural control of smooth muscle activity differ from that of skeletal muscle

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In what ways does the neural control of smooth muscle activity differ from that of skeletal muscle?

Describe how a stimulus may lead to the contraction of a smooth muscle cell without a change in the plasma membrane potential.

Describe the differences between single-unit and multiunit smooth muscles.

 

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