Which of the following describes the regenerative capacity of smooth muscle?
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Correct answer: It can regenerate by mitotic division of mature cells
Smooth muscle has a much higher regenerative capacity than skeletal or cardiac muscle. Mature smooth muscle cells can re-enter the cell cycle and divide (hyperplasia) to replace damaged tissue or increase organ size.
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