AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

MUSCLE ANIMAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Movements that you cannot control are called?
A
Strain
B
Sprain
C
Voluntary
D
Involuntary
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is A involuntary muscles. Muscles which are not under our control are called involuntary muscles. These muscles are not controlled by us. Involuntary muscles are present in our digestive system, respiratory system, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chorea is characterized by repetitive, brief, irregular, somewhat rapid, involuntary movements. The movements typically involve the face, mouth, trunk and limbs. Chorea can look like exaggerated fidgeting.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ataxia. Ataxia is a degenerative disorder affecting the brain, brainstem or spinal cord. This can result in clumsiness, inaccuracy, instability, imbalance, tremor or a lack of coordination while performing voluntary movements.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of uncontrollable movements are: Loss of muscle tone (flaccidity) Slow, twisting, or continued movements (chorea, athetosis, or dystonia) Sudden jerking movements (myoclonus, ballismus)

Detailed explanation-5: -The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary muscle movement. These muscles are generally associated with the viscera or internal organs that exhibit regular, slow contractions and involuntary actions.

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