Smooth muscle has all of the following characteristics except:
A) being attached to bones via tendons.
B) having sustained contractions.
C) requiring less ATP to maintain a high level of force.
D) contracting slowly.
E) having muscle fibers capable of greater shortening than striated muscle.

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Smooth muscle is not attached to bones via tendons; this characteristic is specific to skeletal muscle. Smooth muscle is found in walls of hollow organs and is responsible for involuntary movements.

Smooth Muscle Has All of the Following Characteristics Except