MUSCLE
SKELETAL MUSCLE
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Question
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Which of the following actions is caused by contraction of skeletal muscle?
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Contraction of the heart
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Moving your feet in walking
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Constriction of blood vessels
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Movement of food through the digestive tract
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Skeletal muscles consist of flexible muscle fibers that range from less than half an inch to just over three inches in diameter. These fibers usually span the length of the muscle. The fibers contract (tighten), which allows the muscles to move bones so you can perform lots of different movements.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main functions of skeletal muscle are to contract to produce movement, sustain body posture and position, maintain body temperature, store nutrients, and stabilize joints.
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