The involuntary movement of food in the alimentary canal or the contraction and relaxation of blood vessels is due to
A
Smooth muscle
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B
Bone
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C
Cartilage
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D
Nervous tissue
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Solution
The correct option is A Smooth muscle The movement of food in the alimentary canal or the contraction and relaxation of blood vessels are involuntary movements. We cannot start or stop them. Smooth muscles or involuntary muscles control such movements.