Muscle contractions in the stomach and intestines of a monogastric animal are regulated by

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Muscle contractions in the stomach and intestines of monogastric animals are regulated by specialized smooth muscle cells. These cells are not under the control of the cardiac conduction system, so options C and D (the AV and SA nodes) are incorrect. Striated muscle cells are not found in the digestive tract, so option B is also incorrect. Therefore, option A (specialized smooth muscle cells) is the best choice.

Muscle Contractions in the Stomach and Intestines of a Monogastric