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Congenital shortening or spasmodic contraction of the SMC is what disease?

A) Sialolithiasis
B) Sialadenitis
C) Sialorrhea
D) Sialadenosis

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Final answer:

None of the listed conditions—sialolithiasis, sialadenitis, sialorrhea, or sialadenosis—specifically describe a disease characterized by congenital shortening or spasmodic contraction of the smooth muscle cells (SMC). Additional information may be required to accurately determine the disease in question.

Step-by-step explanation:

The disease characterized by congenital shortening or spasmodic contraction of the smooth muscle cells (SMC) is not explicitly described among the options provided. However, to clarify the conditions listed:

  • Sialolithiasis is the condition of salivary stones or calcifications within the salivary gland or duct.
  • Sialadenitis is the inflammation or infection of a salivary gland.
  • Sialorrhea refers to excessive saliva production or drooling.
  • Sialadenosis is a non-inflammatory, non-neoplastic enlargement of the salivary glands.

In the context of smooth muscle cell dysfunction or pathology, none of these conditions specifically describe a congenital shortening or spasmodic contraction of the SMC. It may be necessary to consider other medical conditions or seek additional information to accurately identify the disease in question.

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