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Seems this best describes the smooth muscle tissue of the alimentary canal (intestines). This is a rather unhurried way to move the food (bolus) through the body to allow nutrients to be absorbed.

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no,cardiac muscles are involuntary muscles,no control about it.contraction are sturdy.

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smooth muscle!

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