A muscle that controls the diameter of an opening is a ________ muscle.
A)parallel
B)convergent
C)pennate
D)bipennate
E)circular

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A circular muscle, also known as a sphincter, is responsible for controlling the diameter of an opening by contracting and relaxing in a circular fashion. Examples of circular muscles include the sphincter muscles of the digestive and urinary systems.

A Muscle That Controls the Diameter of an Opening Is