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Smooth muscles are long and spindle-shaped with _ nucleus per cell:

Correct answer: A. One

  • A. One
  • B. Two
  • C. Three
  • D. Many....

Explanation

Smooth muscle cells are spindle shaped, have a single, centrally located nucleus, and lack striations. They are called involuntary muscles.

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